Add 54/35 and 4/21
1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 4/21
54/35 + 4/21 is 26/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
54/35 = 54 × 3/35 × 3 = 162/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
4/21 = 4 × 5/21 × 5 = 20/105 - Add the two like fractions:
162/105 + 20/105 = 162 + 20/105 = 182/105 - 182/105 simplified gives 26/15
- So, 54/35 + 4/21 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15
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