Add 24/36 and 14/21, Solve 24/36 + 14/21 as a fraction

Add 24/36 and 14/21

24/36 + 14/21 is 4/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 21 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
24/36 = 24 × 7/36 × 7 = 168/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
14/21 = 14 × 12/21 × 12 = 168/252
Add the two like fractions:
168/252 + 168/252 = 168 + 168/252 = 336/252
336/252 simplified gives 4/3
So, 24/36 + 14/21 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3

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