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Add 9/24 and 21/5

1st number: 9/24, 2nd number: 4 1/5

9/24 + 21/5 is 183/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 5 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    21/5 = 21 × 24/5 × 24 = 504/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/120 + 504/120 = 45 + 504/120 = 549/120
  5. 549/120 simplified gives 183/40
  6. So, 9/24 + 21/5 = 183/40
    In mixed form: 423/40

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