Add 42/54 and 32/45
42/54 + 32/45 is 67/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
42/54 = 42 × 5/54 × 5 = 210/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
32/45 = 32 × 6/45 × 6 = 192/270 - Add the two like fractions:
210/270 + 192/270 = 210 + 192/270 = 402/270 - 402/270 simplified gives 67/45
- So, 42/54 + 32/45 = 67/45
In mixed form: 122/45
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