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Add 2/21 and 1/12

2/21 + 1/12 is 5/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 12 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
    2/21 = 2 × 4/21 × 4 = 8/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    1/12 = 1 × 7/12 × 7 = 7/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/84 + 7/84 = 8 + 7/84 = 15/84
  5. 15/84 simplified gives 5/28
  6. So, 2/21 + 1/12 = 5/28

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