Add 12/42 and 2/54
12/42 + 2/54 is 61/189.
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,
12/42 = 12 × 9/42 × 9 = 108/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
2/54 = 2 × 7/54 × 7 = 14/378 - Add the two like fractions:
108/378 + 14/378 = 108 + 14/378 = 122/378 - 122/378 simplified gives 61/189
- So, 12/42 + 2/54 = 61/189
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