Add 7/21 and 10/54
7/21 + 10/54 is 14/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 18 = 378,
7/21 = 7 × 18/21 × 18 = 126/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
10/54 = 10 × 7/54 × 7 = 70/378 - Add the two like fractions:
126/378 + 70/378 = 126 + 70/378 = 196/378 - 196/378 simplified gives 14/27
- So, 7/21 + 10/54 = 14/27
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