Add 7/54 and 21/84
7/54 + 21/84 is 41/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 84 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
7/54 = 7 × 14/54 × 14 = 98/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
21/84 = 21 × 9/84 × 9 = 189/756 - Add the two like fractions:
98/756 + 189/756 = 98 + 189/756 = 287/756 - 287/756 simplified gives 41/108
- So, 7/54 + 21/84 = 41/108
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