Add 24/48 and 2/21
24/48 + 2/21 is 25/42.
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,
2/21 = 2 × 16/21 × 16 = 32/336 - Add the two like fractions:
168/336 + 32/336 = 168 + 32/336 = 200/336 - 200/336 simplified gives 25/42
- So, 24/48 + 2/21 = 25/42
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