Add 24/36 and 4/21
24/36 + 4/21 is 6/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
4/21 = 4 × 12/21 × 12 = 48/252 - Add the two like fractions:
168/252 + 48/252 = 168 + 48/252 = 216/252 - 216/252 simplified gives 6/7
- So, 24/36 + 4/21 = 6/7
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