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Add 5/2 and 21/18

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 1 3/18

5/2 + 21/18 is 11/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 18 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
    5/2 = 5 × 9/2 × 9 = 45/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    21/18 = 21 × 1/18 × 1 = 21/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/18 + 21/18 = 45 + 21/18 = 66/18
  5. 66/18 simplified gives 11/3
  6. So, 5/2 + 21/18 = 11/3
    In mixed form: 32/3

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