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Add 6/84 and 54/3

1st number: 6/84, 2nd number: 18 0/3

6/84 + 54/3 is 253/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 3 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    6/84 = 6 × 1/84 × 1 = 6/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    54/3 = 54 × 28/3 × 28 = 1512/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/84 + 1512/84 = 6 + 1512/84 = 1518/84
  5. 1518/84 simplified gives 253/14
  6. So, 6/84 + 54/3 = 253/14
    In mixed form: 181/14

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