Add 2/54 and 25/21, Solve 2/54 + 1 4/21 as a fraction

Add 2/54 and 25/21

1^st number: 2/54, 2^nd number: 1 4/21

2/54 + 25/21 is 232/189.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 21 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
2/54 = 2 × 7/54 × 7 = 14/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 18 = 378,
25/21 = 25 × 18/21 × 18 = 450/378
Add the two like fractions:
14/378 + 450/378 = 14 + 450/378 = 464/378
464/378 simplified gives 232/189
So, 2/54 + 25/21 = 232/189
In mixed form: 143/189

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