Add 25/6 and 2/84, Solve 4 1/6 + 2/84 as a fraction

Add 25/6 and 2/84

1^st number: 4 1/6, 2^nd number: 2/84

25/6 + 2/84 is 88/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 84 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
25/6 = 25 × 14/6 × 14 = 350/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
2/84 = 2 × 1/84 × 1 = 2/84
Add the two like fractions:
350/84 + 2/84 = 350 + 2/84 = 352/84
352/84 simplified gives 88/21
So, 25/6 + 2/84 = 88/21
In mixed form: 44/21

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