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Add 5/2 and 3/21

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 3/21

5/2 + 3/21 is 37/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 21 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
    5/2 = 5 × 21/2 × 21 = 105/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    3/21 = 3 × 2/21 × 2 = 6/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/42 + 6/42 = 105 + 6/42 = 111/42
  5. 111/42 simplified gives 37/14
  6. So, 5/2 + 3/21 = 37/14
    In mixed form: 29/14

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