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Add 10/54 and 24/42

10/54 + 24/42 is 143/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
    10/54 = 10 × 7/54 × 7 = 70/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
    24/42 = 24 × 9/42 × 9 = 216/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/378 + 216/378 = 70 + 216/378 = 286/378
  5. 286/378 simplified gives 143/189
  6. So, 10/54 + 24/42 = 143/189

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