Add 20/21 and 14/54
20/21 + 14/54 is 229/189.
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,
20/21 = 20 × 18/21 × 18 = 360/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
14/54 = 14 × 7/54 × 7 = 98/378 - Add the two like fractions:
360/378 + 98/378 = 360 + 98/378 = 458/378 - 458/378 simplified gives 229/189
- So, 20/21 + 14/54 = 229/189
In mixed form: 140/189
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