Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 24/48 and 2/21

24/48 + 2/21 is 25/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    24/48 = 24 × 7/48 × 7 = 168/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
    2/21 = 2 × 16/21 × 16 = 32/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/336 + 32/336 = 168 + 32/336 = 200/336
  5. 200/336 simplified gives 25/42
  6. So, 24/48 + 2/21 = 25/42

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com