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Add 21/24 and 21/8

1^st number: 21/24, 2^nd number: 2 5/8

21/24 + 21/8 is 7/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   21/24 = 21 × 1/24 × 1 = 21/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   21/8 = 21 × 3/8 × 3 = 63/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   21/24 + 63/24 = 21 + 63/24 = 84/24
5. 84/24 simplified gives 7/2
6. So, 21/24 + 21/8 = 7/2
   In mixed form: 31/2

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