Add 54/84 and 8/21
54/84 + 8/21 is 43/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
54/84 = 54 × 1/84 × 1 = 54/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
8/21 = 8 × 4/21 × 4 = 32/84 - Add the two like fractions:
54/84 + 32/84 = 54 + 32/84 = 86/84 - 86/84 simplified gives 43/42
- So, 54/84 + 8/21 = 43/42
In mixed form: 11/42
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