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Add 6/21 and 24/7

1st number: 6/21, 2nd number: 3 3/7

6/21 + 24/7 is 26/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 7 is 21

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 1 = 21,
    6/21 = 6 × 1/21 × 1 = 6/21
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
    24/7 = 24 × 3/7 × 3 = 72/21
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/21 + 72/21 = 6 + 72/21 = 78/21
  5. 78/21 simplified gives 26/7
  6. So, 6/21 + 24/7 = 26/7
    In mixed form: 35/7

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