Add 75/84 and 49/54, Solve 75/84 + 49/54 as a fraction

Add 75/84 and 49/54

75/84 + 49/54 is 1361/756.

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,
75/84 = 75 × 9/84 × 9 = 675/756
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
49/54 = 49 × 14/54 × 14 = 686/756
Add the two like fractions:
675/756 + 686/756 = 675 + 686/756 = 1361/756
So, 75/84 + 49/54 = 1361/756
In mixed form: 1605/756

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