Add 84/54 and 2/4
1st number: 1 30/54, 2nd number: 2/4
84/54 + 2/4 is 37/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
84/54 = 84 × 2/54 × 2 = 168/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
2/4 = 2 × 27/4 × 27 = 54/108 - Add the two like fractions:
168/108 + 54/108 = 168 + 54/108 = 222/108 - 222/108 simplified gives 37/18
- So, 84/54 + 2/4 = 37/18
In mixed form: 21/18
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