Add 42/54 and 15/18
42/54 + 15/18 is 29/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
42/54 = 42 × 1/54 × 1 = 42/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
15/18 = 15 × 3/18 × 3 = 45/54 - Add the two like fractions:
42/54 + 45/54 = 42 + 45/54 = 87/54 - 87/54 simplified gives 29/18
- So, 42/54 + 15/18 = 29/18
In mixed form: 111/18
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