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Add 21/5 and 6/24

1st number: 4 1/5, 2nd number: 6/24

21/5 + 6/24 is 89/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    21/5 = 21 × 24/5 × 24 = 504/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/120 + 30/120 = 504 + 30/120 = 534/120
  5. 534/120 simplified gives 89/20
  6. So, 21/5 + 6/24 = 89/20
    In mixed form: 49/20

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