Add 2/21 and 27/4
1st number: 2/21, 2nd number: 6 3/4
2/21 + 27/4 is 575/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 4 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
2/21 = 2 × 4/21 × 4 = 8/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
27/4 = 27 × 21/4 × 21 = 567/84 - Add the two like fractions:
8/84 + 567/84 = 8 + 567/84 = 575/84 - So, 2/21 + 27/4 = 575/84
In mixed form: 671/84
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