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Add 5/2 and 6/84

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

5/2 + 6/84 is 18/7.

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,
    6/84 = 6 × 1/84 × 1 = 6/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/84 + 6/84 = 210 + 6/84 = 216/84
  5. 216/84 simplified gives 18/7
  6. So, 5/2 + 6/84 = 18/7
    In mixed form: 24/7

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