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Add 10/84 and 2/7

10/84 + 2/7 is 17/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 7 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    10/84 = 10 × 1/84 × 1 = 10/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
    2/7 = 2 × 12/7 × 12 = 24/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/84 + 24/84 = 10 + 24/84 = 34/84
  5. 34/84 simplified gives 17/42
  6. So, 10/84 + 2/7 = 17/42

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