Add 54/21 and 9/10
1st number: 2 12/21, 2nd number: 9/10
54/21 + 9/10 is 243/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 10 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
54/21 = 54 × 10/21 × 10 = 540/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
9/10 = 9 × 21/10 × 21 = 189/210 - Add the two like fractions:
540/210 + 189/210 = 540 + 189/210 = 729/210 - 729/210 simplified gives 243/70
- So, 54/21 + 9/10 = 243/70
In mixed form: 333/70
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