Add 7/5 and 21/54
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 21/54
7/5 + 21/54 is 161/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
7/5 = 7 × 54/5 × 54 = 378/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
21/54 = 21 × 5/54 × 5 = 105/270 - Add the two like fractions:
378/270 + 105/270 = 378 + 105/270 = 483/270 - 483/270 simplified gives 161/90
- So, 7/5 + 21/54 = 161/90
In mixed form: 171/90
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