Add 24/21 and 2/5, Solve 1 3/21 + 2/5 as a fraction

Add 24/21 and 2/5

1^st number: 1 3/21, 2^nd number: 2/5

24/21 + 2/5 is 54/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 5 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
24/21 = 24 × 5/21 × 5 = 120/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
2/5 = 2 × 21/5 × 21 = 42/105
Add the two like fractions:
120/105 + 42/105 = 120 + 42/105 = 162/105
162/105 simplified gives 54/35
So, 24/21 + 2/5 = 54/35
In mixed form: 119/35

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