Add 2/54 and 5/42
2/54 + 5/42 is 59/378.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 42 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
2/54 = 2 × 7/54 × 7 = 14/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
5/42 = 5 × 9/42 × 9 = 45/378 - Add the two like fractions:
14/378 + 45/378 = 14 + 45/378 = 59/378 - So, 2/54 + 5/42 = 59/378
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