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Add 40/21 and 6/24

1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 6/24

40/21 + 6/24 is 181/84.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
    40/21 = 40 × 8/21 × 8 = 320/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/168 + 42/168 = 320 + 42/168 = 362/168
  5. 362/168 simplified gives 181/84
  6. So, 40/21 + 6/24 = 181/84
    In mixed form: 213/84

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