Add 40/21 and 2/24
1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 2/24
40/21 + 2/24 is 167/84.
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,
40/21 = 40 × 8/21 × 8 = 320/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168 - Add the two like fractions:
320/168 + 14/168 = 320 + 14/168 = 334/168 - 334/168 simplified gives 167/84
- So, 40/21 + 2/24 = 167/84
In mixed form: 183/84
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