Add 54/84 and 15/81
54/84 + 15/81 is 313/378.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
54/84 = 54 × 27/84 × 27 = 1458/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
15/81 = 15 × 28/81 × 28 = 420/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
1458/2268 + 420/2268 = 1458 + 420/2268 = 1878/2268 - 1878/2268 simplified gives 313/378
- So, 54/84 + 15/81 = 313/378
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