Add 2/4 and 27/21, Solve 2/4 + 1 6/21 as a fraction

Add 2/4 and 27/21

1^st number: 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 6/21

2/4 + 27/21 is 25/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 21 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
2/4 = 2 × 21/4 × 21 = 42/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
27/21 = 27 × 4/21 × 4 = 108/84
Add the two like fractions:
42/84 + 108/84 = 42 + 108/84 = 150/84
150/84 simplified gives 25/14
So, 2/4 + 27/21 = 25/14
In mixed form: 111/14

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