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Add 2/8 and 9/21

2/8 + 9/21 is 19/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 21 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    2/8 = 2 × 21/8 × 21 = 42/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
    9/21 = 9 × 8/21 × 8 = 72/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/168 + 72/168 = 42 + 72/168 = 114/168
  5. 114/168 simplified gives 19/28
  6. So, 2/8 + 9/21 = 19/28

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