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Add 54/84 and 14/27

54/84 + 14/27 is 439/378.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
    54/84 = 54 × 9/84 × 9 = 486/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
    14/27 = 14 × 28/27 × 28 = 392/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/756 + 392/756 = 486 + 392/756 = 878/756
  5. 878/756 simplified gives 439/378
  6. So, 54/84 + 14/27 = 439/378
    In mixed form: 161/378

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