Add 54/21 and 9/25
1st number: 2 12/21, 2nd number: 9/25
54/21 + 9/25 is 513/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 25 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
54/21 = 54 × 25/21 × 25 = 1350/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
9/25 = 9 × 21/25 × 21 = 189/525 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/525 + 189/525 = 1350 + 189/525 = 1539/525 - 1539/525 simplified gives 513/175
- So, 54/21 + 9/25 = 513/175
In mixed form: 2163/175
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