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Add 21/24 and 6/14

21/24 + 6/14 is 73/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 14 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    21/24 = 21 × 7/24 × 7 = 147/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    6/14 = 6 × 12/14 × 12 = 72/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/168 + 72/168 = 147 + 72/168 = 219/168
  5. 219/168 simplified gives 73/56
  6. So, 21/24 + 6/14 = 73/56
    In mixed form: 117/56

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