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Add 24/21 and 27/72

1^st number: 1 3/21, 2^nd number: 27/72

24/21 + 27/72 is 85/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
   24/21 = 24 × 24/21 × 24 = 576/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   27/72 = 27 × 7/72 × 7 = 189/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/504 + 189/504 = 576 + 189/504 = 765/504
5. 765/504 simplified gives 85/56
6. So, 24/21 + 27/72 = 85/56
   In mixed form: 129/56

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