Add 21/54 and 2/35
21/54 + 2/35 is 281/630.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
21/54 = 21 × 35/54 × 35 = 735/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
2/35 = 2 × 54/35 × 54 = 108/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
735/1890 + 108/1890 = 735 + 108/1890 = 843/1890 - 843/1890 simplified gives 281/630
- So, 21/54 + 2/35 = 281/630
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