Add 24/48 and 12/21
24/48 + 12/21 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 21 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
24/48 = 24 × 7/48 × 7 = 168/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
12/21 = 12 × 16/21 × 16 = 192/336 - Add the two like fractions:
168/336 + 192/336 = 168 + 192/336 = 360/336 - 360/336 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 24/48 + 12/21 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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