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Add 24/40 and 2/21

24/40 + 2/21 is 73/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 21 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
    24/40 = 24 × 21/40 × 21 = 504/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 40 = 840,
    2/21 = 2 × 40/21 × 40 = 80/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/840 + 80/840 = 504 + 80/840 = 584/840
  5. 584/840 simplified gives 73/105
  6. So, 24/40 + 2/21 = 73/105

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