Add 32/24 and 6/21
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 6/21
32/24 + 6/21 is 34/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
32/24 = 32 × 7/24 × 7 = 224/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
6/21 = 6 × 8/21 × 8 = 48/168 - Add the two like fractions:
224/168 + 48/168 = 224 + 48/168 = 272/168 - 272/168 simplified gives 34/21
- So, 32/24 + 6/21 = 34/21
In mixed form: 113/21
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