Add 42/21 and 15/24
1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 15/24
42/21 + 15/24 is 21/8.
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,
42/21 = 42 × 8/21 × 8 = 336/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168 - Add the two like fractions:
336/168 + 105/168 = 336 + 105/168 = 441/168 - 441/168 simplified gives 21/8
- So, 42/21 + 15/24 = 21/8
In mixed form: 25/8
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