Add 42/54 and 1/8
42/54 + 1/8 is 65/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
42/54 = 42 × 4/54 × 4 = 168/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
1/8 = 1 × 27/8 × 27 = 27/216 - Add the two like fractions:
168/216 + 27/216 = 168 + 27/216 = 195/216 - 195/216 simplified gives 65/72
- So, 42/54 + 1/8 = 65/72
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