Add 2/54 and 42/9
1st number: 2/54, 2nd number: 4 6/9
2/54 + 42/9 is 127/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 9 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
2/54 = 2 × 1/54 × 1 = 2/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
42/9 = 42 × 6/9 × 6 = 252/54 - Add the two like fractions:
2/54 + 252/54 = 2 + 252/54 = 254/54 - 254/54 simplified gives 127/27
- So, 2/54 + 42/9 = 127/27
In mixed form: 419/27
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