Add 42/49 and 10/54
42/49 + 10/54 is 197/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 54 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
42/49 = 42 × 54/49 × 54 = 2268/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
10/54 = 10 × 49/54 × 49 = 490/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/2646 + 490/2646 = 2268 + 490/2646 = 2758/2646 - 2758/2646 simplified gives 197/189
- So, 42/49 + 10/54 = 197/189
In mixed form: 18/189
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