Add 54/21 and 15/49
1st number: 2 12/21, 2nd number: 15/49
54/21 + 15/49 is 141/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 49 is 147
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 7 = 147,
54/21 = 54 × 7/21 × 7 = 378/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
15/49 = 15 × 3/49 × 3 = 45/147 - Add the two like fractions:
378/147 + 45/147 = 378 + 45/147 = 423/147 - 423/147 simplified gives 141/49
- So, 54/21 + 15/49 = 141/49
In mixed form: 243/49
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