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Add 4/12 and 21/24

4/12 + 21/24 is 29/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    4/12 = 4 × 2/12 × 2 = 8/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    21/24 = 21 × 1/24 × 1 = 21/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/24 + 21/24 = 8 + 21/24 = 29/24
  5. So, 4/12 + 21/24 = 29/24
    In mixed form: 15/24

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