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Add 8/2 and 5/21

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 5/21

8/2 + 5/21 is 89/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
    8/2 = 8 × 21/2 × 21 = 168/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    5/21 = 5 × 2/21 × 2 = 10/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/42 + 10/42 = 168 + 10/42 = 178/42
  5. 178/42 simplified gives 89/21
  6. So, 8/2 + 5/21 = 89/21
    In mixed form: 45/21

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