Add 54/12 and 16/21
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 16/21
54/12 + 16/21 is 221/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
54/12 = 54 × 7/12 × 7 = 378/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
16/21 = 16 × 4/21 × 4 = 64/84 - Add the two like fractions:
378/84 + 64/84 = 378 + 64/84 = 442/84 - 442/84 simplified gives 221/42
- So, 54/12 + 16/21 = 221/42
In mixed form: 511/42
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