Add 24/42 and 16/21
24/42 + 16/21 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
24/42 = 24 × 1/42 × 1 = 24/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
16/21 = 16 × 2/21 × 2 = 32/42 - Add the two like fractions:
24/42 + 32/42 = 24 + 32/42 = 56/42 - 56/42 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 24/42 + 16/21 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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