Add 72/54 and 81/84, Solve 1 18/54 + 81/84 as a fraction

Add 72/54 and 81/84

1^st number: 1 18/54, 2^nd number: 81/84

72/54 + 81/84 is 193/84.

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,
72/54 = 72 × 14/54 × 14 = 1008/756
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
81/84 = 81 × 9/84 × 9 = 729/756
Add the two like fractions:
1008/756 + 729/756 = 1008 + 729/756 = 1737/756
1737/756 simplified gives 193/84
So, 72/54 + 81/84 = 193/84
In mixed form: 225/84

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