Add 2/84 and 8/54
2/84 + 8/54 is 65/378.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 54 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
2/84 = 2 × 9/84 × 9 = 18/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
8/54 = 8 × 14/54 × 14 = 112/756 - Add the two like fractions:
18/756 + 112/756 = 18 + 112/756 = 130/756 - 130/756 simplified gives 65/378
- So, 2/84 + 8/54 = 65/378
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