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Add 24/2 and 42/21

1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 2 0/21

24/2 + 42/21 is 14/1.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 21 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
    24/2 = 24 × 21/2 × 21 = 504/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    42/21 = 42 × 2/21 × 2 = 84/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/42 + 84/42 = 504 + 84/42 = 588/42
  5. 588/42 simplified gives 14/1
  6. So, 24/2 + 42/21 = 14/1

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