Add 4/24 and 10/21
4/24 + 10/21 is 9/14.
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,
4/24 = 4 × 7/24 × 7 = 28/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
10/21 = 10 × 8/21 × 8 = 80/168 - Add the two like fractions:
28/168 + 80/168 = 28 + 80/168 = 108/168 - 108/168 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 4/24 + 10/21 = 9/14
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