Add 54/70 and 63/84
54/70 + 63/84 is 213/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
54/70 = 54 × 6/70 × 6 = 324/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
63/84 = 63 × 5/84 × 5 = 315/420 - Add the two like fractions:
324/420 + 315/420 = 324 + 315/420 = 639/420 - 639/420 simplified gives 213/140
- So, 54/70 + 63/84 = 213/140
In mixed form: 173/140
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