Add 35/54 and 48/84
35/54 + 48/84 is 461/378.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
35/54 = 35 × 14/54 × 14 = 490/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
48/84 = 48 × 9/84 × 9 = 432/756 - Add the two like fractions:
490/756 + 432/756 = 490 + 432/756 = 922/756 - 922/756 simplified gives 461/378
- So, 35/54 + 48/84 = 461/378
In mixed form: 183/378
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