Add 64/21 and 6/24
1st number: 3 1/21, 2nd number: 6/24
64/21 + 6/24 is 277/84.
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,
64/21 = 64 × 8/21 × 8 = 512/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168 - Add the two like fractions:
512/168 + 42/168 = 512 + 42/168 = 554/168 - 554/168 simplified gives 277/84
- So, 64/21 + 6/24 = 277/84
In mixed form: 325/84
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