Add 27/54 and 42/81
27/54 + 42/81 is 55/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
27/54 = 27 × 3/54 × 3 = 81/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
42/81 = 42 × 2/81 × 2 = 84/162 - Add the two like fractions:
81/162 + 84/162 = 81 + 84/162 = 165/162 - 165/162 simplified gives 55/54
- So, 27/54 + 42/81 = 55/54
In mixed form: 11/54
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