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Add 54/18 and 2/84

1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 2/84

54/18 + 2/84 is 127/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 84 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
    54/18 = 54 × 14/18 × 14 = 756/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    2/84 = 2 × 3/84 × 3 = 6/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/252 + 6/252 = 756 + 6/252 = 762/252
  5. 762/252 simplified gives 127/42
  6. So, 54/18 + 2/84 = 127/42
    In mixed form: 31/42

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