Add 84/25 and 12/54
1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 12/54
84/25 + 12/54 is 806/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
84/25 = 84 × 54/25 × 54 = 4536/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
12/54 = 12 × 25/54 × 25 = 300/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
4536/1350 + 300/1350 = 4536 + 300/1350 = 4836/1350 - 4836/1350 simplified gives 806/225
- So, 84/25 + 12/54 = 806/225
In mixed form: 3131/225
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