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Add 6/21 and 18/24

6/21 + 18/24 is 29/28.

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,
    6/21 = 6 × 8/21 × 8 = 48/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    18/24 = 18 × 7/24 × 7 = 126/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/168 + 126/168 = 48 + 126/168 = 174/168
  5. 174/168 simplified gives 29/28
  6. So, 6/21 + 18/24 = 29/28
    In mixed form: 11/28

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