Add 54/21 and 3/24
1st number: 2 12/21, 2nd number: 3/24
54/21 + 3/24 is 151/56.
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,
54/21 = 54 × 8/21 × 8 = 432/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168 - Add the two like fractions:
432/168 + 21/168 = 432 + 21/168 = 453/168 - 453/168 simplified gives 151/56
- So, 54/21 + 3/24 = 151/56
In mixed form: 239/56
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