Add 42/54 and 2/6
42/54 + 2/6 is 10/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 6 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 6 × 9 = 54,
2/6 = 2 × 9/6 × 9 = 18/54 - Add the two like fractions:
42/54 + 18/54 = 42 + 18/54 = 60/54 - 60/54 simplified gives 10/9
- So, 42/54 + 2/6 = 10/9
In mixed form: 11/9
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