Add 5/21 and 15/54
5/21 + 15/54 is 65/126.
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,
5/21 = 5 × 18/21 × 18 = 90/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
15/54 = 15 × 7/54 × 7 = 105/378 - Add the two like fractions:
90/378 + 105/378 = 90 + 105/378 = 195/378 - 195/378 simplified gives 65/126
- So, 5/21 + 15/54 = 65/126
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