Add 24/8 and 8/21, Solve 3 0/8 + 8/21 as a fraction

Add 24/8 and 8/21

1^st number: 3 0/8, 2^nd number: 8/21

24/8 + 8/21 is 71/21.

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,
8/21 = 8 × 8/21 × 8 = 64/168
Add the two like fractions:
504/168 + 64/168 = 504 + 64/168 = 568/168
568/168 simplified gives 71/21
So, 24/8 + 8/21 = 71/21
In mixed form: 38/21

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