Add 84/54 and 60/75
1st number: 1 30/54, 2nd number: 60/75
84/54 + 60/75 is 106/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 75 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
84/54 = 84 × 25/54 × 25 = 2100/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
60/75 = 60 × 18/75 × 18 = 1080/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/1350 + 1080/1350 = 2100 + 1080/1350 = 3180/1350 - 3180/1350 simplified gives 106/45
- So, 84/54 + 60/75 = 106/45
In mixed form: 216/45
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