Add 24/8 and 20/21
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 20/21
24/8 + 20/21 is 83/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
24/8 = 24 × 21/8 × 21 = 504/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
20/21 = 20 × 8/21 × 8 = 160/168 - Add the two like fractions:
504/168 + 160/168 = 504 + 160/168 = 664/168 - 664/168 simplified gives 83/21
- So, 24/8 + 20/21 = 83/21
In mixed form: 320/21
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