Add 81/84 and 6/54
81/84 + 6/54 is 271/252.
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,
81/84 = 81 × 9/84 × 9 = 729/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
6/54 = 6 × 14/54 × 14 = 84/756 - Add the two like fractions:
729/756 + 84/756 = 729 + 84/756 = 813/756 - 813/756 simplified gives 271/252
- So, 81/84 + 6/54 = 271/252
In mixed form: 119/252
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