Add 5/24 and 21/28
5/24 + 21/28 is 23/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
21/28 = 21 × 6/28 × 6 = 126/168 - Add the two like fractions:
35/168 + 126/168 = 35 + 126/168 = 161/168 - 161/168 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 5/24 + 21/28 = 23/24
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