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Add 3/84 and 63/54

1st number: 3/84, 2nd number: 1 9/54

3/84 + 63/54 is 101/84.

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,
    63/54 = 63 × 14/54 × 14 = 882/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/756 + 882/756 = 27 + 882/756 = 909/756
  5. 909/756 simplified gives 101/84
  6. So, 3/84 + 63/54 = 101/84
    In mixed form: 117/84

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