Add 54/28 and 2/84
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 2/84
54/28 + 2/84 is 41/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
54/28 = 54 × 3/28 × 3 = 162/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
2/84 = 2 × 1/84 × 1 = 2/84 - Add the two like fractions:
162/84 + 2/84 = 162 + 2/84 = 164/84 - 164/84 simplified gives 41/21
- So, 54/28 + 2/84 = 41/21
In mixed form: 120/21
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