Add 40/21 and 12/24, Solve 1 19/21 + 12/24 as a fraction

Add 40/21 and 12/24

1^st number: 1 19/21, 2^nd number: 12/24

40/21 + 12/24 is 101/42.

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,
40/21 = 40 × 8/21 × 8 = 320/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
12/24 = 12 × 7/24 × 7 = 84/168
Add the two like fractions:
320/168 + 84/168 = 320 + 84/168 = 404/168
404/168 simplified gives 101/42
So, 40/21 + 12/24 = 101/42
In mixed form: 217/42

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