Add 24/48 and 21/36
24/48 + 21/36 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
24/48 = 24 × 3/48 × 3 = 72/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
21/36 = 21 × 4/36 × 4 = 84/144 - Add the two like fractions:
72/144 + 84/144 = 72 + 84/144 = 156/144 - 156/144 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 24/48 + 21/36 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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