Add 54/84 and 36/25
1st number: 54/84, 2nd number: 1 11/25
54/84 + 36/25 is 729/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
54/84 = 54 × 25/84 × 25 = 1350/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
36/25 = 36 × 84/25 × 84 = 3024/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/2100 + 3024/2100 = 1350 + 3024/2100 = 4374/2100 - 4374/2100 simplified gives 729/350
- So, 54/84 + 36/25 = 729/350
In mixed form: 229/350
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