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Add 10/54 and 72/84

10/54 + 72/84 is 197/189.

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,
    10/54 = 10 × 14/54 × 14 = 140/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
    72/84 = 72 × 9/84 × 9 = 648/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/756 + 648/756 = 140 + 648/756 = 788/756
  5. 788/756 simplified gives 197/189
  6. So, 10/54 + 72/84 = 197/189
    In mixed form: 18/189

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