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Add 24/30 and 10/21

24/30 + 10/21 is 134/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 21 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    24/30 = 24 × 7/30 × 7 = 168/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    10/21 = 10 × 10/21 × 10 = 100/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/210 + 100/210 = 168 + 100/210 = 268/210
  5. 268/210 simplified gives 134/105
  6. So, 24/30 + 10/21 = 134/105
    In mixed form: 129/105

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