Add 72/84 and 9/54
72/84 + 9/54 is 43/42.
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,
72/84 = 72 × 9/84 × 9 = 648/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
9/54 = 9 × 14/54 × 14 = 126/756 - Add the two like fractions:
648/756 + 126/756 = 648 + 126/756 = 774/756 - 774/756 simplified gives 43/42
- So, 72/84 + 9/54 = 43/42
In mixed form: 11/42
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