Add 6/84 and 36/54
6/84 + 36/54 is 31/42.
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,
36/54 = 36 × 14/54 × 14 = 504/756 - Add the two like fractions:
54/756 + 504/756 = 54 + 504/756 = 558/756 - 558/756 simplified gives 31/42
- So, 6/84 + 36/54 = 31/42
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