Add 24/32 and 2/21
24/32 + 2/21 is 71/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 21 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
24/32 = 24 × 21/32 × 21 = 504/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
2/21 = 2 × 32/21 × 32 = 64/672 - Add the two like fractions:
504/672 + 64/672 = 504 + 64/672 = 568/672 - 568/672 simplified gives 71/84
- So, 24/32 + 2/21 = 71/84
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