Add 42/54 and 27/24, Solve 42/54 + 1 3/24 as a fraction

Add 42/54 and 27/24

1^st number: 42/54, 2^nd number: 1 3/24

42/54 + 27/24 is 137/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 24 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
42/54 = 42 × 4/54 × 4 = 168/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
27/24 = 27 × 9/24 × 9 = 243/216
Add the two like fractions:
168/216 + 243/216 = 168 + 243/216 = 411/216
411/216 simplified gives 137/72
So, 42/54 + 27/24 = 137/72
In mixed form: 165/72

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