Add 54/4 and 16/21
1st number: 13 2/4, 2nd number: 16/21
54/4 + 16/21 is 599/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
54/4 = 54 × 21/4 × 21 = 1134/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
16/21 = 16 × 4/21 × 4 = 64/84 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/84 + 64/84 = 1134 + 64/84 = 1198/84 - 1198/84 simplified gives 599/42
- So, 54/4 + 16/21 = 599/42
In mixed form: 1411/42
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