Add 42/54 and 27/42
42/54 + 27/42 is 179/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 42 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
42/54 = 42 × 7/54 × 7 = 294/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
27/42 = 27 × 9/42 × 9 = 243/378 - Add the two like fractions:
294/378 + 243/378 = 294 + 243/378 = 537/378 - 537/378 simplified gives 179/126
- So, 42/54 + 27/42 = 179/126
In mixed form: 153/126
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