Add 28/24 and 8/21, Solve 1 4/24 + 8/21 as a fraction

Add 28/24 and 8/21

1^st number: 1 4/24, 2^nd number: 8/21

28/24 + 8/21 is 65/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 21 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
28/24 = 28 × 7/24 × 7 = 196/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
8/21 = 8 × 8/21 × 8 = 64/168
Add the two like fractions:
196/168 + 64/168 = 196 + 64/168 = 260/168
260/168 simplified gives 65/42
So, 28/24 + 8/21 = 65/42
In mixed form: 123/42

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