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Add 21/6 and 49/54

1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 49/54

21/6 + 49/54 is 119/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    21/6 = 21 × 9/6 × 9 = 189/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    49/54 = 49 × 1/54 × 1 = 49/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/54 + 49/54 = 189 + 49/54 = 238/54
  5. 238/54 simplified gives 119/27
  6. So, 21/6 + 49/54 = 119/27
    In mixed form: 411/27

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