Add 54/5 and 8/21
1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 8/21
54/5 + 8/21 is 1174/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
54/5 = 54 × 21/5 × 21 = 1134/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
8/21 = 8 × 5/21 × 5 = 40/105 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/105 + 40/105 = 1134 + 40/105 = 1174/105 - So, 54/5 + 8/21 = 1174/105
In mixed form: 1119/105
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