Add 7/21 and 14/54
7/21 + 14/54 is 16/27.
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,
14/54 = 14 × 7/54 × 7 = 98/378 - Add the two like fractions:
126/378 + 98/378 = 126 + 98/378 = 224/378 - 224/378 simplified gives 16/27
- So, 7/21 + 14/54 = 16/27
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