Add 45/21 and 20/24
1st number: 2 3/21, 2nd number: 20/24
45/21 + 20/24 is 125/42.
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,
45/21 = 45 × 8/21 × 8 = 360/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
20/24 = 20 × 7/24 × 7 = 140/168 - Add the two like fractions:
360/168 + 140/168 = 360 + 140/168 = 500/168 - 500/168 simplified gives 125/42
- So, 45/21 + 20/24 = 125/42
In mixed form: 241/42
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