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Add 45/21 and 54/6

1st number: 2 3/21, 2nd number: 9 0/6

45/21 + 54/6 is 78/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 6 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    45/21 = 45 × 2/21 × 2 = 90/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    54/6 = 54 × 7/6 × 7 = 378/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/42 + 378/42 = 90 + 378/42 = 468/42
  5. 468/42 simplified gives 78/7
  6. So, 45/21 + 54/6 = 78/7
    In mixed form: 111/7

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