Add 54/6 and 21/10
1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 2 1/10
54/6 + 21/10 is 111/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
54/6 = 54 × 5/6 × 5 = 270/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
21/10 = 21 × 3/10 × 3 = 63/30 - Add the two like fractions:
270/30 + 63/30 = 270 + 63/30 = 333/30 - 333/30 simplified gives 111/10
- So, 54/6 + 21/10 = 111/10
In mixed form: 111/10
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