Add 42/54 and 1/75
42/54 + 1/75 is 178/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 75 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
42/54 = 42 × 25/54 × 25 = 1050/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
1/75 = 1 × 18/75 × 18 = 18/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/1350 + 18/1350 = 1050 + 18/1350 = 1068/1350 - 1068/1350 simplified gives 178/225
- So, 42/54 + 1/75 = 178/225
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 84/54+1/75 42/54+2/75 42/54+3/75 42/54+5/75 42/54+7/75