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Add 35/54 and 48/84

35/54 + 48/84 is 461/378.

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,
    35/54 = 35 × 14/54 × 14 = 490/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
    48/84 = 48 × 9/84 × 9 = 432/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/756 + 432/756 = 490 + 432/756 = 922/756
  5. 922/756 simplified gives 461/378
  6. So, 35/54 + 48/84 = 461/378
    In mixed form: 183/378

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