Add 1/21 and 24/54
1/21 + 24/54 is 31/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 18 = 378,
1/21 = 1 × 18/21 × 18 = 18/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
24/54 = 24 × 7/54 × 7 = 168/378 - Add the two like fractions:
18/378 + 168/378 = 18 + 168/378 = 186/378 - 186/378 simplified gives 31/63
- So, 1/21 + 24/54 = 31/63
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