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Add 6/5 and 2/84

1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 2/84

6/5 + 2/84 is 257/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
    6/5 = 6 × 84/5 × 84 = 504/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    2/84 = 2 × 5/84 × 5 = 10/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/420 + 10/420 = 504 + 10/420 = 514/420
  5. 514/420 simplified gives 257/210
  6. So, 6/5 + 2/84 = 257/210
    In mixed form: 147/210

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