Add 84/24 and 56/54, Solve 3 12/24 + 1 2/54 as a fraction

Add 84/24 and 56/54

1^st number: 3 12/24, 2^nd number: 1 2/54

84/24 + 56/54 is 245/54.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 54 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
84/24 = 84 × 9/24 × 9 = 756/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
56/54 = 56 × 4/54 × 4 = 224/216
Add the two like fractions:
756/216 + 224/216 = 756 + 224/216 = 980/216
980/216 simplified gives 245/54
So, 84/24 + 56/54 = 245/54
In mixed form: 429/54

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