Add 42/15 and 56/54
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 1 2/54
42/15 + 56/54 is 518/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
56/54 = 56 × 5/54 × 5 = 280/270 - Add the two like fractions:
756/270 + 280/270 = 756 + 280/270 = 1036/270 - 1036/270 simplified gives 518/135
- So, 42/15 + 56/54 = 518/135
In mixed form: 3113/135
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