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Add 10/21 and 24/56

10/21 + 24/56 is 19/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
    10/21 = 10 × 8/21 × 8 = 80/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    24/56 = 24 × 3/56 × 3 = 72/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/168 + 72/168 = 80 + 72/168 = 152/168
  5. 152/168 simplified gives 19/21
  6. So, 10/21 + 24/56 = 19/21

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