Add 54/84 and 7/54
54/84 + 7/54 is 146/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 54 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
54/84 = 54 × 9/84 × 9 = 486/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
7/54 = 7 × 14/54 × 14 = 98/756 - Add the two like fractions:
486/756 + 98/756 = 486 + 98/756 = 584/756 - 584/756 simplified gives 146/189
- So, 54/84 + 7/54 = 146/189
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