Add 21/18 and 2/54
1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 2/54
21/18 + 2/54 is 65/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
21/18 = 21 × 3/18 × 3 = 63/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
2/54 = 2 × 1/54 × 1 = 2/54 - Add the two like fractions:
63/54 + 2/54 = 63 + 2/54 = 65/54 - So, 21/18 + 2/54 = 65/54
In mixed form: 111/54
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