Add 49/21 and 24/28
1st number: 2 7/21, 2nd number: 24/28
49/21 + 24/28 is 67/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
49/21 = 49 × 4/21 × 4 = 196/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
24/28 = 24 × 3/28 × 3 = 72/84 - Add the two like fractions:
196/84 + 72/84 = 196 + 72/84 = 268/84 - 268/84 simplified gives 67/21
- So, 49/21 + 24/28 = 67/21
In mixed form: 34/21
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