Add 3/42 and 54/81
3/42 + 54/81 is 31/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 81 is 1134
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 27 = 1134,
3/42 = 3 × 27/42 × 27 = 81/1134 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
54/81 = 54 × 14/81 × 14 = 756/1134 - Add the two like fractions:
81/1134 + 756/1134 = 81 + 756/1134 = 837/1134 - 837/1134 simplified gives 31/42
- So, 3/42 + 54/81 = 31/42
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