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Add 1/54 and 18/84

1/54 + 18/84 is 44/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 84 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
    1/54 = 1 × 14/54 × 14 = 14/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
    18/84 = 18 × 9/84 × 9 = 162/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/756 + 162/756 = 14 + 162/756 = 176/756
  5. 176/756 simplified gives 44/189
  6. So, 1/54 + 18/84 = 44/189

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