Add 6/2 and 25/21, Solve 3 0/2 + 1 4/21 as a fraction

Add 6/2 and 25/21

1^st number: 3 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 4/21

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

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
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
6/2 = 6 × 21/2 × 21 = 126/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
25/21 = 25 × 2/21 × 2 = 50/42
Add the two like fractions:
126/42 + 50/42 = 126 + 50/42 = 176/42
176/42 simplified gives 88/21
So, 6/2 + 25/21 = 88/21
In mixed form: 44/21

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