Add 12/54 and 2/84
12/54 + 2/84 is 31/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
12/54 = 12 × 14/54 × 14 = 168/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
2/84 = 2 × 9/84 × 9 = 18/756 - Add the two like fractions:
168/756 + 18/756 = 168 + 18/756 = 186/756 - 186/756 simplified gives 31/126
- So, 12/54 + 2/84 = 31/126
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