Add 54/21 and 50/45
1st number: 2 12/21, 2nd number: 1 5/45
54/21 + 50/45 is 232/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
54/21 = 54 × 15/21 × 15 = 810/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
50/45 = 50 × 7/45 × 7 = 350/315 - Add the two like fractions:
810/315 + 350/315 = 810 + 350/315 = 1160/315 - 1160/315 simplified gives 232/63
- So, 54/21 + 50/45 = 232/63
In mixed form: 343/63
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