Add 21/8 and 36/54
1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 36/54
21/8 + 36/54 is 79/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
21/8 = 21 × 27/8 × 27 = 567/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
36/54 = 36 × 4/54 × 4 = 144/216 - Add the two like fractions:
567/216 + 144/216 = 567 + 144/216 = 711/216 - 711/216 simplified gives 79/24
- So, 21/8 + 36/54 = 79/24
In mixed form: 37/24
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