Add 16/21 and 6/54
16/21 + 6/54 is 55/63.
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,
16/21 = 16 × 18/21 × 18 = 288/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
6/54 = 6 × 7/54 × 7 = 42/378 - Add the two like fractions:
288/378 + 42/378 = 288 + 42/378 = 330/378 - 330/378 simplified gives 55/63
- So, 16/21 + 6/54 = 55/63
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