Add 21/35 and 24/54
21/35 + 24/54 is 47/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
21/35 = 21 × 54/35 × 54 = 1134/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
24/54 = 24 × 35/54 × 35 = 840/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/1890 + 840/1890 = 1134 + 840/1890 = 1974/1890 - 1974/1890 simplified gives 47/45
- So, 21/35 + 24/54 = 47/45
In mixed form: 12/45
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