Add 1/2 and 42/54
1/2 + 42/54 is 23/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
1/2 = 1 × 27/2 × 27 = 27/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
42/54 = 42 × 1/54 × 1 = 42/54 - Add the two like fractions:
27/54 + 42/54 = 27 + 42/54 = 69/54 - 69/54 simplified gives 23/18
- So, 1/2 + 42/54 = 23/18
In mixed form: 15/18
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