Add 40/21 and 16/54, Solve 1 19/21 + 16/54 as a fraction

Add 40/21 and 16/54

1^st number: 1 19/21, 2^nd number: 16/54

40/21 + 16/54 is 416/189.

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,
40/21 = 40 × 18/21 × 18 = 720/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
16/54 = 16 × 7/54 × 7 = 112/378
Add the two like fractions:
720/378 + 112/378 = 720 + 112/378 = 832/378
832/378 simplified gives 416/189
So, 40/21 + 16/54 = 416/189
In mixed form: 238/189

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