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Add 84/54 and 15/84

1st number: 1 30/54, 2nd number: 15/84

84/54 + 15/84 is 437/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 84 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
    84/54 = 84 × 14/54 × 14 = 1176/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
    15/84 = 15 × 9/84 × 9 = 135/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/756 + 135/756 = 1176 + 135/756 = 1311/756
  5. 1311/756 simplified gives 437/252
  6. So, 84/54 + 15/84 = 437/252
    In mixed form: 1185/252

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