Add 6/84 and 1/54
6/84 + 1/54 is 17/189.
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,
6/84 = 6 × 9/84 × 9 = 54/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
1/54 = 1 × 14/54 × 14 = 14/756 - Add the two like fractions:
54/756 + 14/756 = 54 + 14/756 = 68/756 - 68/756 simplified gives 17/189
- So, 6/84 + 1/54 = 17/189
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