Add 70/24 and 2/21
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 2/21
70/24 + 2/21 is 253/84.
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,
70/24 = 70 × 7/24 × 7 = 490/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
2/21 = 2 × 8/21 × 8 = 16/168 - Add the two like fractions:
490/168 + 16/168 = 490 + 16/168 = 506/168 - 506/168 simplified gives 253/84
- So, 70/24 + 2/21 = 253/84
In mixed form: 31/84
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