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Add 6/2 and 3/84

1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 3/84

6/2 + 3/84 is 85/28.

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,
    6/2 = 6 × 42/2 × 42 = 252/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    3/84 = 3 × 1/84 × 1 = 3/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/84 + 3/84 = 252 + 3/84 = 255/84
  5. 255/84 simplified gives 85/28
  6. So, 6/2 + 3/84 = 85/28
    In mixed form: 31/28

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