Add 54/4 and 45/21
1st number: 13 2/4, 2nd number: 2 3/21
54/4 + 45/21 is 219/14.
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,
45/21 = 45 × 4/21 × 4 = 180/84 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/84 + 180/84 = 1134 + 180/84 = 1314/84 - 1314/84 simplified gives 219/14
- So, 54/4 + 45/21 = 219/14
In mixed form: 159/14
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