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Add 25/24 and 2/21

1st number: 1 1/24, 2nd number: 2/21

25/24 + 2/21 is 191/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 21 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    25/24 = 25 × 7/24 × 7 = 175/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
    2/21 = 2 × 8/21 × 8 = 16/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/168 + 16/168 = 175 + 16/168 = 191/168
  5. So, 25/24 + 2/21 = 191/168
    In mixed form: 123/168

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