Add 12/21 and 20/54
12/21 + 20/54 is 178/189.
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,
12/21 = 12 × 18/21 × 18 = 216/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
20/54 = 20 × 7/54 × 7 = 140/378 - Add the two like fractions:
216/378 + 140/378 = 216 + 140/378 = 356/378 - 356/378 simplified gives 178/189
- So, 12/21 + 20/54 = 178/189
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