Add 54/45 and 21/14
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 1 7/14
54/45 + 21/14 is 27/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 14 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
54/45 = 54 × 14/45 × 14 = 756/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
21/14 = 21 × 45/14 × 45 = 945/630 - Add the two like fractions:
756/630 + 945/630 = 756 + 945/630 = 1701/630 - 1701/630 simplified gives 27/10
- So, 54/45 + 21/14 = 27/10
In mixed form: 27/10
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