Add 42/54 and 35/45
42/54 + 35/45 is 14/9.
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,
35/45 = 35 × 6/45 × 6 = 210/270 - Add the two like fractions:
210/270 + 210/270 = 210 + 210/270 = 420/270 - 420/270 simplified gives 14/9
- So, 42/54 + 35/45 = 14/9
In mixed form: 15/9
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