Add 54/64 and 18/84
54/64 + 18/84 is 237/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 84 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
54/64 = 54 × 21/64 × 21 = 1134/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
18/84 = 18 × 16/84 × 16 = 288/1344 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/1344 + 288/1344 = 1134 + 288/1344 = 1422/1344 - 1422/1344 simplified gives 237/224
- So, 54/64 + 18/84 = 237/224
In mixed form: 113/224
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