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Add 2/21 and 84/10

1st number: 2/21, 2nd number: 8 4/10

2/21 + 84/10 is 892/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 10 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    2/21 = 2 × 10/21 × 10 = 20/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
    84/10 = 84 × 21/10 × 21 = 1764/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/210 + 1764/210 = 20 + 1764/210 = 1784/210
  5. 1784/210 simplified gives 892/105
  6. So, 2/21 + 84/10 = 892/105
    In mixed form: 852/105

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