Add 21/10 and 35/54
1st number: 2 1/10, 2nd number: 35/54
21/10 + 35/54 is 371/135.
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,
35/54 = 35 × 5/54 × 5 = 175/270 - Add the two like fractions:
567/270 + 175/270 = 567 + 175/270 = 742/270 - 742/270 simplified gives 371/135
- So, 21/10 + 35/54 = 371/135
In mixed form: 2101/135
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