Add 42/54 and 27/6, Solve 42/54 + 4 3/6 as a fraction

Add 42/54 and 27/6

1^st number: 42/54, 2^nd number: 4 3/6

42/54 + 27/6 is 95/18.

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,
27/6 = 27 × 9/6 × 9 = 243/54
Add the two like fractions:
42/54 + 243/54 = 42 + 243/54 = 285/54
285/54 simplified gives 95/18
So, 42/54 + 27/6 = 95/18
In mixed form: 55/18

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