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Add 42/18 and 48/54

1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 48/54

42/18 + 48/54 is 29/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
    42/18 = 42 × 3/18 × 3 = 126/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    48/54 = 48 × 1/54 × 1 = 48/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/54 + 48/54 = 126 + 48/54 = 174/54
  5. 174/54 simplified gives 29/9
  6. So, 42/18 + 48/54 = 29/9
    In mixed form: 32/9

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