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Add 42/54 and 45/49

42/54 + 45/49 is 748/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    42/54 = 42 × 49/54 × 49 = 2058/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
    45/49 = 45 × 54/49 × 54 = 2430/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2058/2646 + 2430/2646 = 2058 + 2430/2646 = 4488/2646
  5. 4488/2646 simplified gives 748/441
  6. So, 42/54 + 45/49 = 748/441
    In mixed form: 1307/441

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