Add 10/54 and 21/60
10/54 + 21/60 is 289/540.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
10/54 = 10 × 10/54 × 10 = 100/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
21/60 = 21 × 9/60 × 9 = 189/540 - Add the two like fractions:
100/540 + 189/540 = 100 + 189/540 = 289/540 - So, 10/54 + 21/60 = 289/540
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 20/54+21/60 10/54+42/60 30/54+21/60 10/54+63/60 50/54+21/60 70/54+21/60