Add 3/21 and 25/54
3/21 + 25/54 is 229/378.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 18 = 378,
3/21 = 3 × 18/21 × 18 = 54/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
25/54 = 25 × 7/54 × 7 = 175/378 - Add the two like fractions:
54/378 + 175/378 = 54 + 175/378 = 229/378 - So, 3/21 + 25/54 = 229/378
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