Add 54/21 and 18/28
1st number: 2 12/21, 2nd number: 18/28
54/21 + 18/28 is 45/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
54/21 = 54 × 4/21 × 4 = 216/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
18/28 = 18 × 3/28 × 3 = 54/84 - Add the two like fractions:
216/84 + 54/84 = 216 + 54/84 = 270/84 - 270/84 simplified gives 45/14
- So, 54/21 + 18/28 = 45/14
In mixed form: 33/14
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