Add 6/5 and 2/84
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 2/84
6/5 + 2/84 is 257/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
6/5 = 6 × 84/5 × 84 = 504/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
2/84 = 2 × 5/84 × 5 = 10/420 - Add the two like fractions:
504/420 + 10/420 = 504 + 10/420 = 514/420 - 514/420 simplified gives 257/210
- So, 6/5 + 2/84 = 257/210
In mixed form: 147/210
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