Add 54/84 and 1/27
54/84 + 1/27 is 257/378.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 27 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
54/84 = 54 × 9/84 × 9 = 486/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
1/27 = 1 × 28/27 × 28 = 28/756 - Add the two like fractions:
486/756 + 28/756 = 486 + 28/756 = 514/756 - 514/756 simplified gives 257/378
- So, 54/84 + 1/27 = 257/378
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