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Add 24/21 and 54/36

1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 1 18/36

24/21 + 54/36 is 37/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 36 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
    24/21 = 24 × 12/21 × 12 = 288/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    54/36 = 54 × 7/36 × 7 = 378/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/252 + 378/252 = 288 + 378/252 = 666/252
  5. 666/252 simplified gives 37/14
  6. So, 24/21 + 54/36 = 37/14
    In mixed form: 29/14

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