Add 6/2 and 8/21, Solve 3 0/2 + 8/21 as a fraction

Add 6/2 and 8/21

1^st number: 3 0/2, 2^nd number: 8/21

6/2 + 8/21 is 71/21.

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,
8/21 = 8 × 2/21 × 2 = 16/42
Add the two like fractions:
126/42 + 16/42 = 126 + 16/42 = 142/42
142/42 simplified gives 71/21
So, 6/2 + 8/21 = 71/21
In mixed form: 38/21

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