Add 5/84 and 30/54
5/84 + 30/54 is 155/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
5/84 = 5 × 9/84 × 9 = 45/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
30/54 = 30 × 14/54 × 14 = 420/756 - Add the two like fractions:
45/756 + 420/756 = 45 + 420/756 = 465/756 - 465/756 simplified gives 155/252
- So, 5/84 + 30/54 = 155/252
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