Add 7/21 and 54/84
7/21 + 54/84 is 41/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
7/21 = 7 × 4/21 × 4 = 28/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
54/84 = 54 × 1/84 × 1 = 54/84 - Add the two like fractions:
28/84 + 54/84 = 28 + 54/84 = 82/84 - 82/84 simplified gives 41/42
- So, 7/21 + 54/84 = 41/42
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