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Add 4/24 and 21/9

1st number: 4/24, 2nd number: 2 3/9

4/24 + 21/9 is 5/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 9 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    4/24 = 4 × 3/24 × 3 = 12/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    21/9 = 21 × 8/9 × 8 = 168/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/72 + 168/72 = 12 + 168/72 = 180/72
  5. 180/72 simplified gives 5/2
  6. So, 4/24 + 21/9 = 5/2
    In mixed form: 21/2

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