Add 6/2 and 8/21
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 8/21
6/2 + 8/21 is 71/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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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