Add 42/5 and 24/54
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 24/54
42/5 + 24/54 is 398/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
42/5 = 42 × 54/5 × 54 = 2268/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
24/54 = 24 × 5/54 × 5 = 120/270 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/270 + 120/270 = 2268 + 120/270 = 2388/270 - 2388/270 simplified gives 398/45
- So, 42/5 + 24/54 = 398/45
In mixed form: 838/45
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