Add 84/54 and 63/56, Solve 1 30/54 + 1 7/56 as a fraction

Add 84/54 and 63/56

1^st number: 1 30/54, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

84/54 + 63/56 is 193/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 56 is 1512

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
84/54 = 84 × 28/54 × 28 = 2352/1512
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
63/56 = 63 × 27/56 × 27 = 1701/1512
Add the two like fractions:
2352/1512 + 1701/1512 = 2352 + 1701/1512 = 4053/1512
4053/1512 simplified gives 193/72
So, 84/54 + 63/56 = 193/72
In mixed form: 249/72

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