Add 36/24 and 9/21, Solve 1 12/24 + 9/21 as a fraction

Add 36/24 and 9/21

1^st number: 1 12/24, 2^nd number: 9/21

36/24 + 9/21 is 27/14.

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,
9/21 = 9 × 8/21 × 8 = 72/168
Add the two like fractions:
252/168 + 72/168 = 252 + 72/168 = 324/168
324/168 simplified gives 27/14
So, 36/24 + 9/21 = 27/14
In mixed form: 113/14

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