Add 42/45 and 48/54
42/45 + 48/54 is 82/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
42/45 = 42 × 6/45 × 6 = 252/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
48/54 = 48 × 5/54 × 5 = 240/270 - Add the two like fractions:
252/270 + 240/270 = 252 + 240/270 = 492/270 - 492/270 simplified gives 82/45
- So, 42/45 + 48/54 = 82/45
In mixed form: 137/45
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