Add 54/9 and 27/84, Solve 6 0/9 + 27/84 as a fraction

Add 54/9 and 27/84

1^st number: 6 0/9, 2^nd number: 27/84

54/9 + 27/84 is 177/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
54/9 = 54 × 28/9 × 28 = 1512/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
27/84 = 27 × 3/84 × 3 = 81/252
Add the two like fractions:
1512/252 + 81/252 = 1512 + 81/252 = 1593/252
1593/252 simplified gives 177/28
So, 54/9 + 27/84 = 177/28
In mixed form: 69/28

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