Add 21/10 and 12/54
1st number: 2 1/10, 2nd number: 12/54
21/10 + 12/54 is 209/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
21/10 = 21 × 27/10 × 27 = 567/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
12/54 = 12 × 5/54 × 5 = 60/270 - Add the two like fractions:
567/270 + 60/270 = 567 + 60/270 = 627/270 - 627/270 simplified gives 209/90
- So, 21/10 + 12/54 = 209/90
In mixed form: 229/90
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