Add 42/30 and 7/54
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 7/54
42/30 + 7/54 is 413/270.
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,
7/54 = 7 × 5/54 × 5 = 35/270 - Add the two like fractions:
378/270 + 35/270 = 378 + 35/270 = 413/270 - So, 42/30 + 7/54 = 413/270
In mixed form: 1143/270
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