Add 54/21 and 2/27
1st number: 2 12/21, 2nd number: 2/27
54/21 + 2/27 is 500/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
54/21 = 54 × 9/21 × 9 = 486/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
2/27 = 2 × 7/27 × 7 = 14/189 - Add the two like fractions:
486/189 + 14/189 = 486 + 14/189 = 500/189 - So, 54/21 + 2/27 = 500/189
In mixed form: 2122/189
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