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Add 84/49 and 84/54

1st number: 1 35/49, 2nd number: 1 30/54

84/49 + 84/54 is 206/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 54 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
    84/49 = 84 × 54/49 × 54 = 4536/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    84/54 = 84 × 49/54 × 49 = 4116/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4536/2646 + 4116/2646 = 4536 + 4116/2646 = 8652/2646
  5. 8652/2646 simplified gives 206/63
  6. So, 84/49 + 84/54 = 206/63
    In mixed form: 317/63

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