Add 12/10 and 42/54
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 42/54
12/10 + 42/54 is 89/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
12/10 = 12 × 27/10 × 27 = 324/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
42/54 = 42 × 5/54 × 5 = 210/270 - Add the two like fractions:
324/270 + 210/270 = 324 + 210/270 = 534/270 - 534/270 simplified gives 89/45
- So, 12/10 + 42/54 = 89/45
In mixed form: 144/45
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