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Add 5/2 and 12/84

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 12/84

5/2 + 12/84 is 37/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 84 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
    5/2 = 5 × 42/2 × 42 = 210/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    12/84 = 12 × 1/84 × 1 = 12/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/84 + 12/84 = 210 + 12/84 = 222/84
  5. 222/84 simplified gives 37/14
  6. So, 5/2 + 12/84 = 37/14
    In mixed form: 29/14

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