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Add 54/84 and 35/8

1st number: 54/84, 2nd number: 4 3/8

54/84 + 35/8 is 281/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 8 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    54/84 = 54 × 2/84 × 2 = 108/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    35/8 = 35 × 21/8 × 21 = 735/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/168 + 735/168 = 108 + 735/168 = 843/168
  5. 843/168 simplified gives 281/56
  6. So, 54/84 + 35/8 = 281/56
    In mixed form: 51/56

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