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Add 10/21 and 24/54

10/21 + 24/54 is 58/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 18 = 378,
    10/21 = 10 × 18/21 × 18 = 180/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
    24/54 = 24 × 7/54 × 7 = 168/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/378 + 168/378 = 180 + 168/378 = 348/378
  5. 348/378 simplified gives 58/63
  6. So, 10/21 + 24/54 = 58/63

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