Add 84/54 and 84/15
1st number: 1 30/54, 2nd number: 5 9/15
84/54 + 84/15 is 322/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 15 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
84/54 = 84 × 5/54 × 5 = 420/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
84/15 = 84 × 18/15 × 18 = 1512/270 - Add the two like fractions:
420/270 + 1512/270 = 420 + 1512/270 = 1932/270 - 1932/270 simplified gives 322/45
- So, 84/54 + 84/15 = 322/45
In mixed form: 77/45
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