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Add 42/3 and 18/54

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 18/54

42/3 + 18/54 is 43/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
    42/3 = 42 × 18/3 × 18 = 756/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    18/54 = 18 × 1/54 × 1 = 18/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/54 + 18/54 = 756 + 18/54 = 774/54
  5. 774/54 simplified gives 43/3
  6. So, 42/3 + 18/54 = 43/3
    In mixed form: 141/3

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