Add 24/21 and 6/5, Solve 1 3/21 + 1 1/5 as a fraction

Add 24/21 and 6/5

1^st number: 1 3/21, 2^nd number: 1 1/5

24/21 + 6/5 is 82/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 5 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
24/21 = 24 × 5/21 × 5 = 120/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
6/5 = 6 × 21/5 × 21 = 126/105
Add the two like fractions:
120/105 + 126/105 = 120 + 126/105 = 246/105
246/105 simplified gives 82/35
So, 24/21 + 6/5 = 82/35
In mixed form: 212/35

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