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Add 42/15 and 54/9

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 6 0/9

42/15 + 54/9 is 44/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    42/15 = 42 × 3/15 × 3 = 126/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    54/9 = 54 × 5/9 × 5 = 270/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/45 + 270/45 = 126 + 270/45 = 396/45
  5. 396/45 simplified gives 44/5
  6. So, 42/15 + 54/9 = 44/5
    In mixed form: 84/5

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