Add 3/21 and 2/24
3/21 + 2/24 is 19/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
3/21 = 3 × 8/21 × 8 = 24/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168 - Add the two like fractions:
24/168 + 14/168 = 24 + 14/168 = 38/168 - 38/168 simplified gives 19/84
- So, 3/21 + 2/24 = 19/84
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