Add 12/2 and 8/84
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 8/84
12/2 + 8/84 is 128/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
12/2 = 12 × 42/2 × 42 = 504/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
8/84 = 8 × 1/84 × 1 = 8/84 - Add the two like fractions:
504/84 + 8/84 = 504 + 8/84 = 512/84 - 512/84 simplified gives 128/21
- So, 12/2 + 8/84 = 128/21
In mixed form: 62/21
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