Add 7/9 and 54/84
7/9 + 54/84 is 179/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
7/9 = 7 × 28/9 × 28 = 196/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
54/84 = 54 × 3/84 × 3 = 162/252 - Add the two like fractions:
196/252 + 162/252 = 196 + 162/252 = 358/252 - 358/252 simplified gives 179/126
- So, 7/9 + 54/84 = 179/126
In mixed form: 153/126
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