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Add 21/54 and 1/9

21/54 + 1/9 is 1/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 9 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    21/54 = 21 × 1/54 × 1 = 21/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
    1/9 = 1 × 6/9 × 6 = 6/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/54 + 6/54 = 21 + 6/54 = 27/54
  5. 27/54 simplified gives 1/2
  6. So, 21/54 + 1/9 = 1/2

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