Add 36/24 and 10/21
1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 10/21
36/24 + 10/21 is 83/42.
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,
36/24 = 36 × 7/24 × 7 = 252/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
10/21 = 10 × 8/21 × 8 = 80/168 - Add the two like fractions:
252/168 + 80/168 = 252 + 80/168 = 332/168 - 332/168 simplified gives 83/42
- So, 36/24 + 10/21 = 83/42
In mixed form: 141/42
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