Add 42/18 and 45/54
1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 45/54
42/18 + 45/54 is 19/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
42/18 = 42 × 3/18 × 3 = 126/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
45/54 = 45 × 1/54 × 1 = 45/54 - Add the two like fractions:
126/54 + 45/54 = 126 + 45/54 = 171/54 - 171/54 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 42/18 + 45/54 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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