Add 42/30 and 48/54
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 48/54
42/30 + 48/54 is 103/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
42/30 = 42 × 9/30 × 9 = 378/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
48/54 = 48 × 5/54 × 5 = 240/270 - Add the two like fractions:
378/270 + 240/270 = 378 + 240/270 = 618/270 - 618/270 simplified gives 103/45
- So, 42/30 + 48/54 = 103/45
In mixed form: 213/45
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