Add 84/54 and 50/84
1st number: 1 30/54, 2nd number: 50/84
84/54 + 50/84 is 271/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
84/54 = 84 × 14/54 × 14 = 1176/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
50/84 = 50 × 9/84 × 9 = 450/756 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/756 + 450/756 = 1176 + 450/756 = 1626/756 - 1626/756 simplified gives 271/126
- So, 84/54 + 50/84 = 271/126
In mixed form: 219/126
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