Add 24/28 and 16/21
24/28 + 16/21 is 34/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
24/28 = 24 × 3/28 × 3 = 72/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
16/21 = 16 × 4/21 × 4 = 64/84 - Add the two like fractions:
72/84 + 64/84 = 72 + 64/84 = 136/84 - 136/84 simplified gives 34/21
- So, 24/28 + 16/21 = 34/21
In mixed form: 113/21
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