Add 75/21 and 81/24
1st number: 3 12/21, 2nd number: 3 9/24
75/21 + 81/24 is 389/56.
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,
75/21 = 75 × 8/21 × 8 = 600/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
81/24 = 81 × 7/24 × 7 = 567/168 - Add the two like fractions:
600/168 + 567/168 = 600 + 567/168 = 1167/168 - 1167/168 simplified gives 389/56
- So, 75/21 + 81/24 = 389/56
In mixed form: 653/56
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