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Add 8/21 and 2/84

8/21 + 2/84 is 17/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 84 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
    8/21 = 8 × 4/21 × 4 = 32/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    2/84 = 2 × 1/84 × 1 = 2/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/84 + 2/84 = 32 + 2/84 = 34/84
  5. 34/84 simplified gives 17/42
  6. So, 8/21 + 2/84 = 17/42

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