Add 8/21 and 2/54
8/21 + 2/54 is 79/189.
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,
8/21 = 8 × 18/21 × 18 = 144/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
2/54 = 2 × 7/54 × 7 = 14/378 - Add the two like fractions:
144/378 + 14/378 = 144 + 14/378 = 158/378 - 158/378 simplified gives 79/189
- So, 8/21 + 2/54 = 79/189
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