Add 4/21 and 14/24
4/21 + 14/24 is 65/84.
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,
4/21 = 4 × 8/21 × 8 = 32/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168 - Add the two like fractions:
32/168 + 98/168 = 32 + 98/168 = 130/168 - 130/168 simplified gives 65/84
- So, 4/21 + 14/24 = 65/84
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