Add 12/21 and 54/84
12/21 + 54/84 is 17/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
12/21 = 12 × 4/21 × 4 = 48/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
54/84 = 54 × 1/84 × 1 = 54/84 - Add the two like fractions:
48/84 + 54/84 = 48 + 54/84 = 102/84 - 102/84 simplified gives 17/14
- So, 12/21 + 54/84 = 17/14
In mixed form: 13/14
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