Add 2/42 and 2/54
2/42 + 2/54 is 16/189.
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,
2/42 = 2 × 9/42 × 9 = 18/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
2/54 = 2 × 7/54 × 7 = 14/378 - Add the two like fractions:
18/378 + 14/378 = 18 + 14/378 = 32/378 - 32/378 simplified gives 16/189
- So, 2/42 + 2/54 = 16/189
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