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Add 5/8 and 21/24

5/8 + 21/24 is 3/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    5/8 = 5 × 3/8 × 3 = 15/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    21/24 = 21 × 1/24 × 1 = 21/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/24 + 21/24 = 15 + 21/24 = 36/24
  5. 36/24 simplified gives 3/2
  6. So, 5/8 + 21/24 = 3/2
    In mixed form: 11/2

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