Add 49/21 and 1/54, Solve 2 7/21 + 1/54 as a fraction

Add 49/21 and 1/54

1^st number: 2 7/21, 2^nd number: 1/54

49/21 + 1/54 is 127/54.

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,
49/21 = 49 × 18/21 × 18 = 882/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
1/54 = 1 × 7/54 × 7 = 7/378
Add the two like fractions:
882/378 + 7/378 = 882 + 7/378 = 889/378
889/378 simplified gives 127/54
So, 49/21 + 1/54 = 127/54
In mixed form: 219/54

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