Add 1/42 and 3/54
1/42 + 3/54 is 5/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
1/42 = 1 × 9/42 × 9 = 9/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
3/54 = 3 × 7/54 × 7 = 21/378 - Add the two like fractions:
9/378 + 21/378 = 9 + 21/378 = 30/378 - 30/378 simplified gives 5/63
- So, 1/42 + 3/54 = 5/63
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