Add 42/54 and 18/25
42/54 + 18/25 is 337/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 25 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 25 × 54 = 1350,
18/25 = 18 × 54/25 × 54 = 972/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/1350 + 972/1350 = 1050 + 972/1350 = 2022/1350 - 2022/1350 simplified gives 337/225
- So, 42/54 + 18/25 = 337/225
In mixed form: 1112/225
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