Add 45/7 and 21/24, Solve 6 3/7 + 21/24 as a fraction

Add 45/7 and 21/24

1^st number: 6 3/7, 2^nd number: 21/24

45/7 + 21/24 is 409/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
45/7 = 45 × 24/7 × 24 = 1080/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
21/24 = 21 × 7/24 × 7 = 147/168
Add the two like fractions:
1080/168 + 147/168 = 1080 + 147/168 = 1227/168
1227/168 simplified gives 409/56
So, 45/7 + 21/24 = 409/56
In mixed form: 717/56

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