Add 54/81 and 3/7
54/81 + 3/7 is 23/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 7 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
54/81 = 54 × 7/81 × 7 = 378/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
3/7 = 3 × 81/7 × 81 = 243/567 - Add the two like fractions:
378/567 + 243/567 = 378 + 243/567 = 621/567 - 621/567 simplified gives 23/21
- So, 54/81 + 3/7 = 23/21
In mixed form: 12/21
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