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Add 21/35 and 10/54

21/35 + 10/54 is 106/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    21/35 = 21 × 54/35 × 54 = 1134/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    10/54 = 10 × 35/54 × 35 = 350/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/1890 + 350/1890 = 1134 + 350/1890 = 1484/1890
  5. 1484/1890 simplified gives 106/135
  6. So, 21/35 + 10/54 = 106/135

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