Add 21/27 and 5/21
21/27 + 5/21 is 64/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 21 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
21/27 = 21 × 7/27 × 7 = 147/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
5/21 = 5 × 9/21 × 9 = 45/189 - Add the two like fractions:
147/189 + 45/189 = 147 + 45/189 = 192/189 - 192/189 simplified gives 64/63
- So, 21/27 + 5/21 = 64/63
In mixed form: 11/63
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