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Add 24/21 and 6/27

1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 6/27

24/21 + 6/27 is 86/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
    24/21 = 24 × 9/21 × 9 = 216/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    6/27 = 6 × 7/27 × 7 = 42/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/189 + 42/189 = 216 + 42/189 = 258/189
  5. 258/189 simplified gives 86/63
  6. So, 24/21 + 6/27 = 86/63
    In mixed form: 123/63

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