Add 42/54 and 4/8
42/54 + 4/8 is 23/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
42/54 = 42 × 4/54 × 4 = 168/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
4/8 = 4 × 27/8 × 27 = 108/216 - Add the two like fractions:
168/216 + 108/216 = 168 + 108/216 = 276/216 - 276/216 simplified gives 23/18
- So, 42/54 + 4/8 = 23/18
In mixed form: 15/18
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