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Add 28/54 and 45/84

28/54 + 45/84 is 797/756.

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,
    28/54 = 28 × 14/54 × 14 = 392/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
    45/84 = 45 × 9/84 × 9 = 405/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/756 + 405/756 = 392 + 405/756 = 797/756
  5. So, 28/54 + 45/84 = 797/756
    In mixed form: 141/756

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