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Add 3/84 and 12/54

3/84 + 12/54 is 65/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
    3/84 = 3 × 9/84 × 9 = 27/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
    12/54 = 12 × 14/54 × 14 = 168/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/756 + 168/756 = 27 + 168/756 = 195/756
  5. 195/756 simplified gives 65/252
  6. So, 3/84 + 12/54 = 65/252

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