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Add 21/24 and 40/6

1^st number: 21/24, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

21/24 + 40/6 is 181/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 6 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 6 × 4 = 24,
   40/6 = 40 × 4/6 × 4 = 160/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   21/24 + 160/24 = 21 + 160/24 = 181/24
5. So, 21/24 + 40/6 = 181/24
   In mixed form: 713/24

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