Add 54/84 and 14/5
1st number: 54/84, 2nd number: 2 4/5
54/84 + 14/5 is 241/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 5 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
54/84 = 54 × 5/84 × 5 = 270/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
14/5 = 14 × 84/5 × 84 = 1176/420 - Add the two like fractions:
270/420 + 1176/420 = 270 + 1176/420 = 1446/420 - 1446/420 simplified gives 241/70
- So, 54/84 + 14/5 = 241/70
In mixed form: 331/70
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