Add 3/8 and 42/54
3/8 + 42/54 is 83/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
3/8 = 3 × 27/8 × 27 = 81/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
42/54 = 42 × 4/54 × 4 = 168/216 - Add the two like fractions:
81/216 + 168/216 = 81 + 168/216 = 249/216 - 249/216 simplified gives 83/72
- So, 3/8 + 42/54 = 83/72
In mixed form: 111/72
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