Add 70/84 and 12/54
70/84 + 12/54 is 19/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
70/84 = 70 × 9/84 × 9 = 630/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
12/54 = 12 × 14/54 × 14 = 168/756 - Add the two like fractions:
630/756 + 168/756 = 630 + 168/756 = 798/756 - 798/756 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 70/84 + 12/54 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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