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Add 5/21 and 2/8

5/21 + 2/8 is 41/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 8 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
    5/21 = 5 × 8/21 × 8 = 40/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    2/8 = 2 × 21/8 × 21 = 42/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/168 + 42/168 = 40 + 42/168 = 82/168
  5. 82/168 simplified gives 41/84
  6. So, 5/21 + 2/8 = 41/84

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