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Add 2/54 and 80/84

2/54 + 80/84 is 187/189.

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,
    2/54 = 2 × 14/54 × 14 = 28/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
    80/84 = 80 × 9/84 × 9 = 720/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/756 + 720/756 = 28 + 720/756 = 748/756
  5. 748/756 simplified gives 187/189
  6. So, 2/54 + 80/84 = 187/189

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