Add 21/25 and 6/54
21/25 + 6/54 is 214/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
21/25 = 21 × 54/25 × 54 = 1134/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
6/54 = 6 × 25/54 × 25 = 150/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/1350 + 150/1350 = 1134 + 150/1350 = 1284/1350 - 1284/1350 simplified gives 214/225
- So, 21/25 + 6/54 = 214/225
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