Add 5/2 and 12/21
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 12/21
5/2 + 12/21 is 43/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
5/2 = 5 × 21/2 × 21 = 105/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
12/21 = 12 × 2/21 × 2 = 24/42 - Add the two like fractions:
105/42 + 24/42 = 105 + 24/42 = 129/42 - 129/42 simplified gives 43/14
- So, 5/2 + 12/21 = 43/14
In mixed form: 31/14
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