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Add 12/4 and 2/21

1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 2/21

12/4 + 2/21 is 65/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 21 is 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
    12/4 = 12 × 21/4 × 21 = 252/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
    2/21 = 2 × 4/21 × 4 = 8/84
  4. Add the two fractions:
    252/84 + 8/84 = 252 + 8/84 = 260/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/21
  6. In mixed form: 32/21

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