Add 21/9 and 2/84, Solve 2 3/9 + 2/84 as a fraction

Add 21/9 and 2/84

1^st number: 2 3/9, 2^nd number: 2/84

21/9 + 2/84 is 33/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
21/9 = 21 × 28/9 × 28 = 588/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
2/84 = 2 × 3/84 × 3 = 6/252
Add the two like fractions:
588/252 + 6/252 = 588 + 6/252 = 594/252
594/252 simplified gives 33/14
So, 21/9 + 2/84 = 33/14
In mixed form: 25/14

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