Add 84/72 and 1/54
1st number: 1 12/72, 2nd number: 1/54
84/72 + 1/54 is 32/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
84/72 = 84 × 3/72 × 3 = 252/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
1/54 = 1 × 4/54 × 4 = 4/216 - Add the two like fractions:
252/216 + 4/216 = 252 + 4/216 = 256/216 - 256/216 simplified gives 32/27
- So, 84/72 + 1/54 = 32/27
In mixed form: 15/27
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