Add 42/15 and 24/54, Solve 2 12/15 + 24/54 as a fraction

Add 42/15 and 24/54

1^st number: 2 12/15, 2^nd number: 24/54

42/15 + 24/54 is 146/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 54 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
42/15 = 42 × 18/15 × 18 = 756/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
24/54 = 24 × 5/54 × 5 = 120/270
Add the two like fractions:
756/270 + 120/270 = 756 + 120/270 = 876/270
876/270 simplified gives 146/45
So, 42/15 + 24/54 = 146/45
In mixed form: 311/45

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