Add 2/21 and 3/54
2/21 + 3/54 is 19/126.
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,
2/21 = 2 × 18/21 × 18 = 36/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
3/54 = 3 × 7/54 × 7 = 21/378 - Add the two like fractions:
36/378 + 21/378 = 36 + 21/378 = 57/378 - 57/378 simplified gives 19/126
- So, 2/21 + 3/54 = 19/126
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