Add 50/54 and 9/84
50/54 + 9/84 is 781/756.
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,
50/54 = 50 × 14/54 × 14 = 700/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
9/84 = 9 × 9/84 × 9 = 81/756 - Add the two like fractions:
700/756 + 81/756 = 700 + 81/756 = 781/756 - So, 50/54 + 9/84 = 781/756
In mixed form: 125/756
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