Add 1/10 and 42/54
1/10 + 42/54 is 79/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
1/10 = 1 × 27/10 × 27 = 27/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
42/54 = 42 × 5/54 × 5 = 210/270 - Add the two like fractions:
27/270 + 210/270 = 27 + 210/270 = 237/270 - 237/270 simplified gives 79/90
- So, 1/10 + 42/54 = 79/90
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