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Add 21/2 and 5/24

1^st number: 10 1/2, 2^nd number: 5/24

21/2 + 5/24 is 257/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
   21/2 = 21 × 12/2 × 12 = 252/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   5/24 = 5 × 1/24 × 1 = 5/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/24 + 5/24 = 252 + 5/24 = 257/24
5. So, 21/2 + 5/24 = 257/24
   In mixed form: 1017/24

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