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Add 54/2 and 75/21

1st number: 27 0/2, 2nd number: 3 12/21

54/2 + 75/21 is 214/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
    54/2 = 54 × 21/2 × 21 = 1134/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    75/21 = 75 × 2/21 × 2 = 150/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/42 + 150/42 = 1134 + 150/42 = 1284/42
  5. 1284/42 simplified gives 214/7
  6. So, 54/2 + 75/21 = 214/7
    In mixed form: 304/7

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