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Add 21/54 and 36/48

21/54 + 36/48 is 41/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 48 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    21/54 = 21 × 8/54 × 8 = 168/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    36/48 = 36 × 9/48 × 9 = 324/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/432 + 324/432 = 168 + 324/432 = 492/432
  5. 492/432 simplified gives 41/36
  6. So, 21/54 + 36/48 = 41/36
    In mixed form: 15/36

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