Add 21/54 and 36/42
21/54 + 36/42 is 157/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 42 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
21/54 = 21 × 7/54 × 7 = 147/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
36/42 = 36 × 9/42 × 9 = 324/378 - Add the two like fractions:
147/378 + 324/378 = 147 + 324/378 = 471/378 - 471/378 simplified gives 157/126
- So, 21/54 + 36/42 = 157/126
In mixed form: 131/126
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