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Add 9/24 and 40/21

1^st number: 9/24, 2^nd number: 1 19/21

9/24 + 40/21 is 383/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 21 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   9/24 = 9 × 7/24 × 7 = 63/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
   40/21 = 40 × 8/21 × 8 = 320/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   63/168 + 320/168 = 63 + 320/168 = 383/168
5. So, 9/24 + 40/21 = 383/168
   In mixed form: 247/168

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