Add 24/3 and 21/24
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 21/24
24/3 + 21/24 is 71/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
24/3 = 24 × 8/3 × 8 = 192/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
21/24 = 21 × 1/24 × 1 = 21/24 - Add the two like fractions:
192/24 + 21/24 = 192 + 21/24 = 213/24 - 213/24 simplified gives 71/8
- So, 24/3 + 21/24 = 71/8
In mixed form: 87/8
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