Add 10/21 and 9/54
10/21 + 9/54 is 9/14.
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,
9/54 = 9 × 7/54 × 7 = 63/378 - Add the two like fractions:
180/378 + 63/378 = 180 + 63/378 = 243/378 - 243/378 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 10/21 + 9/54 = 9/14
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