Add 80/84 and 28/54
80/84 + 28/54 is 278/189.
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,
80/84 = 80 × 9/84 × 9 = 720/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
28/54 = 28 × 14/54 × 14 = 392/756 - Add the two like fractions:
720/756 + 392/756 = 720 + 392/756 = 1112/756 - 1112/756 simplified gives 278/189
- So, 80/84 + 28/54 = 278/189
In mixed form: 189/189
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