Add 10/21 and 8/54
10/21 + 8/54 is 118/189.
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,
10/21 = 10 × 18/21 × 18 = 180/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
8/54 = 8 × 7/54 × 7 = 56/378 - Add the two like fractions:
180/378 + 56/378 = 180 + 56/378 = 236/378 - 236/378 simplified gives 118/189
- So, 10/21 + 8/54 = 118/189
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