Add 4/54 and 42/81
4/54 + 42/81 is 16/27.
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,
4/54 = 4 × 3/54 × 3 = 12/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
42/81 = 42 × 2/81 × 2 = 84/162 - Add the two like fractions:
12/162 + 84/162 = 12 + 84/162 = 96/162 - 96/162 simplified gives 16/27
- So, 4/54 + 42/81 = 16/27
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