Add 54/9 and 75/84
1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 75/84
54/9 + 75/84 is 193/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
75/84 = 75 × 3/84 × 3 = 225/252 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/252 + 225/252 = 1512 + 225/252 = 1737/252 - 1737/252 simplified gives 193/28
- So, 54/9 + 75/84 = 193/28
In mixed form: 625/28
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