Add 9/84 and 12/54
9/84 + 12/54 is 83/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 54 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
9/84 = 9 × 9/84 × 9 = 81/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
12/54 = 12 × 14/54 × 14 = 168/756 - Add the two like fractions:
81/756 + 168/756 = 81 + 168/756 = 249/756 - 249/756 simplified gives 83/252
- So, 9/84 + 12/54 = 83/252
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