Add 2/4 and 8/21
2/4 + 8/21 is 37/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
2/4 = 2 × 21/4 × 21 = 42/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
8/21 = 8 × 4/21 × 4 = 32/84 - Add the two like fractions:
42/84 + 32/84 = 42 + 32/84 = 74/84 - 74/84 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 2/4 + 8/21 = 37/42
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