Add 21/54 and 49/10
1st number: 21/54, 2nd number: 4 9/10
21/54 + 49/10 is 238/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
21/54 = 21 × 5/54 × 5 = 105/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
49/10 = 49 × 27/10 × 27 = 1323/270 - Add the two like fractions:
105/270 + 1323/270 = 105 + 1323/270 = 1428/270 - 1428/270 simplified gives 238/45
- So, 21/54 + 49/10 = 238/45
In mixed form: 513/45
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