Add 54/21 and 7/15
1st number: 2 12/21, 2nd number: 7/15
54/21 + 7/15 is 319/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 15 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
54/21 = 54 × 5/21 × 5 = 270/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
7/15 = 7 × 7/15 × 7 = 49/105 - Add the two like fractions:
270/105 + 49/105 = 270 + 49/105 = 319/105 - So, 54/21 + 7/15 = 319/105
In mixed form: 34/105
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