Add 54/15 and 30/21
1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 1 9/21
54/15 + 30/21 is 176/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
54/15 = 54 × 7/15 × 7 = 378/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
30/21 = 30 × 5/21 × 5 = 150/105 - Add the two like fractions:
378/105 + 150/105 = 378 + 150/105 = 528/105 - 528/105 simplified gives 176/35
- So, 54/15 + 30/21 = 176/35
In mixed form: 51/35
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