Add 5/28 and 21/24
5/28 + 21/24 is 59/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
5/28 = 5 × 6/28 × 6 = 30/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
21/24 = 21 × 7/24 × 7 = 147/168 - Add the two like fractions:
30/168 + 147/168 = 30 + 147/168 = 177/168 - 177/168 simplified gives 59/56
- So, 5/28 + 21/24 = 59/56
In mixed form: 13/56
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