Add 84/24 and 8/54, Solve 3 12/24 + 8/54 as a fraction

Add 84/24 and 8/54

1^st number: 3 12/24, 2^nd number: 8/54

84/24 + 8/54 is 197/54.

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,
8/54 = 8 × 4/54 × 4 = 32/216
Add the two like fractions:
756/216 + 32/216 = 756 + 32/216 = 788/216
788/216 simplified gives 197/54
So, 84/24 + 8/54 = 197/54
In mixed form: 335/54

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