Add 2/84 and 1/54
2/84 + 1/54 is 8/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 54 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
2/84 = 2 × 9/84 × 9 = 18/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
1/54 = 1 × 14/54 × 14 = 14/756 - Add the two like fractions:
18/756 + 14/756 = 18 + 14/756 = 32/756 - 32/756 simplified gives 8/189
- So, 2/84 + 1/54 = 8/189
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