Add 54/2 and 25/21, Solve 27 0/2 + 1 4/21 as a fraction

Add 54/2 and 25/21

1^st number: 27 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 4/21

54/2 + 25/21 is 592/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 21 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
54/2 = 54 × 21/2 × 21 = 1134/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
25/21 = 25 × 2/21 × 2 = 50/42
Add the two like fractions:
1134/42 + 50/42 = 1134 + 50/42 = 1184/42
1184/42 simplified gives 592/21
So, 54/2 + 25/21 = 592/21
In mixed form: 284/21

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