Add 7/24 and 1/21
7/24 + 1/21 is 19/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
1/21 = 1 × 8/21 × 8 = 8/168 - Add the two like fractions:
49/168 + 8/168 = 49 + 8/168 = 57/168 - 57/168 simplified gives 19/56
- So, 7/24 + 1/21 = 19/56
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