Add 42/54 and 1/5
42/54 + 1/5 is 44/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 5 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
42/54 = 42 × 5/54 × 5 = 210/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
1/5 = 1 × 54/5 × 54 = 54/270 - Add the two like fractions:
210/270 + 54/270 = 210 + 54/270 = 264/270 - 264/270 simplified gives 44/45
- So, 42/54 + 1/5 = 44/45
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