Add 42/54 and 36/84
42/54 + 36/84 is 76/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 84 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
42/54 = 42 × 14/54 × 14 = 588/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
36/84 = 36 × 9/84 × 9 = 324/756 - Add the two like fractions:
588/756 + 324/756 = 588 + 324/756 = 912/756 - 912/756 simplified gives 76/63
- So, 42/54 + 36/84 = 76/63
In mixed form: 113/63
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