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Add 2/21 and 14/4

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

2/21 + 14/4 is 151/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 4 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 4 × 21 = 84,
    14/4 = 14 × 21/4 × 21 = 294/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/84 + 294/84 = 8 + 294/84 = 302/84
  5. 302/84 simplified gives 151/42
  6. So, 2/21 + 14/4 = 151/42
    In mixed form: 325/42

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