Add 54/24 and 8/21, Solve 2 6/24 + 8/21 as a fraction

Add 54/24 and 8/21

1^st number: 2 6/24, 2^nd number: 8/21

54/24 + 8/21 is 221/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 21 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
54/24 = 54 × 7/24 × 7 = 378/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
8/21 = 8 × 8/21 × 8 = 64/168
Add the two like fractions:
378/168 + 64/168 = 378 + 64/168 = 442/168
442/168 simplified gives 221/84
So, 54/24 + 8/21 = 221/84
In mixed form: 253/84

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