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Add 64/84 and 30/54

64/84 + 30/54 is 83/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
    64/84 = 64 × 9/84 × 9 = 576/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
    30/54 = 30 × 14/54 × 14 = 420/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/756 + 420/756 = 576 + 420/756 = 996/756
  5. 996/756 simplified gives 83/63
  6. So, 64/84 + 30/54 = 83/63
    In mixed form: 120/63

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