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Add 84/75 and 6/54

1st number: 1 9/75, 2nd number: 6/54

84/75 + 6/54 is 277/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
    84/75 = 84 × 18/75 × 18 = 1512/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    6/54 = 6 × 25/54 × 25 = 150/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/1350 + 150/1350 = 1512 + 150/1350 = 1662/1350
  5. 1662/1350 simplified gives 277/225
  6. So, 84/75 + 6/54 = 277/225
    In mixed form: 152/225

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