Add 42/45 and 7/54
42/45 + 7/54 is 287/270.
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,
7/54 = 7 × 5/54 × 5 = 35/270 - Add the two like fractions:
252/270 + 35/270 = 252 + 35/270 = 287/270 - So, 42/45 + 7/54 = 287/270
In mixed form: 117/270
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