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Add 3/21 and 24/6

1st number: 3/21, 2nd number: 4 0/6

3/21 + 24/6 is 29/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 6 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    3/21 = 3 × 2/21 × 2 = 6/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    24/6 = 24 × 7/6 × 7 = 168/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/42 + 168/42 = 6 + 168/42 = 174/42
  5. 174/42 simplified gives 29/7
  6. So, 3/21 + 24/6 = 29/7
    In mixed form: 41/7

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