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Add 24/21 and 21/12

1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 1 9/12

24/21 + 21/12 is 81/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 12 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
    24/21 = 24 × 4/21 × 4 = 96/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    21/12 = 21 × 7/12 × 7 = 147/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/84 + 147/84 = 96 + 147/84 = 243/84
  5. 243/84 simplified gives 81/28
  6. So, 24/21 + 21/12 = 81/28
    In mixed form: 225/28

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