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Add 24/18 and 21/24

1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 21/24

24/18 + 21/24 is 53/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 24 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    24/18 = 24 × 4/18 × 4 = 96/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    21/24 = 21 × 3/24 × 3 = 63/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/72 + 63/72 = 96 + 63/72 = 159/72
  5. 159/72 simplified gives 53/24
  6. So, 24/18 + 21/24 = 53/24
    In mixed form: 25/24

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