Add 7/3 and 54/84, Solve 2 1/3 + 54/84 as a fraction

Add 7/3 and 54/84

1^st number: 2 1/3, 2^nd number: 54/84

7/3 + 54/84 is 125/42.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
7/3 = 7 × 28/3 × 28 = 196/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
54/84 = 54 × 1/84 × 1 = 54/84
Add the two like fractions:
196/84 + 54/84 = 196 + 54/84 = 250/84
250/84 simplified gives 125/42
So, 7/3 + 54/84 = 125/42
In mixed form: 241/42

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