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Add 12/35 and 21/54

12/35 + 21/54 is 461/630.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    12/35 = 12 × 54/35 × 54 = 648/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    21/54 = 21 × 35/54 × 35 = 735/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/1890 + 735/1890 = 648 + 735/1890 = 1383/1890
  5. 1383/1890 simplified gives 461/630
  6. So, 12/35 + 21/54 = 461/630

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