Add 1/54 and 2/21
1/54 + 2/21 is 43/378.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 21 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
1/54 = 1 × 7/54 × 7 = 7/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 18 = 378,
2/21 = 2 × 18/21 × 18 = 36/378 - Add the two like fractions:
7/378 + 36/378 = 7 + 36/378 = 43/378 - So, 1/54 + 2/21 = 43/378
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