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Add 42/54 and 14/18

42/54 + 14/18 is 14/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 18 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    42/54 = 42 × 1/54 × 1 = 42/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
    14/18 = 14 × 3/18 × 3 = 42/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/54 + 42/54 = 42 + 42/54 = 84/54
  5. 84/54 simplified gives 14/9
  6. So, 42/54 + 14/18 = 14/9
    In mixed form: 15/9

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