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Add 1/54 and 45/84

1/54 + 45/84 is 419/756.

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,
    45/84 = 45 × 9/84 × 9 = 405/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/756 + 405/756 = 14 + 405/756 = 419/756
  5. So, 1/54 + 45/84 = 419/756

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