Add 72/21 and 6/24
1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 6/24
72/21 + 6/24 is 103/28.
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,
72/21 = 72 × 8/21 × 8 = 576/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168 - Add the two like fractions:
576/168 + 42/168 = 576 + 42/168 = 618/168 - 618/168 simplified gives 103/28
- So, 72/21 + 6/24 = 103/28
In mixed form: 319/28
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