Add 24/5 and 6/21
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 6/21
24/5 + 6/21 is 178/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
24/5 = 24 × 21/5 × 21 = 504/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
6/21 = 6 × 5/21 × 5 = 30/105 - Add the two like fractions:
504/105 + 30/105 = 504 + 30/105 = 534/105 - 534/105 simplified gives 178/35
- So, 24/5 + 6/21 = 178/35
In mixed form: 53/35
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