Add 24/21 and 2/6, Solve 1 3/21 + 2/6 as a fraction

Add 24/21 and 2/6

1^st number: 1 3/21, 2^nd number: 2/6

24/21 + 2/6 is 31/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 6 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
24/21 = 24 × 2/21 × 2 = 48/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
2/6 = 2 × 7/6 × 7 = 14/42
Add the two like fractions:
48/42 + 14/42 = 48 + 14/42 = 62/42
62/42 simplified gives 31/21
So, 24/21 + 2/6 = 31/21
In mixed form: 110/21

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