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Add 42/54 and 48/81

42/54 + 48/81 is 37/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 81 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
    42/54 = 42 × 3/54 × 3 = 126/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    48/81 = 48 × 2/81 × 2 = 96/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/162 + 96/162 = 126 + 96/162 = 222/162
  5. 222/162 simplified gives 37/27
  6. So, 42/54 + 48/81 = 37/27
    In mixed form: 110/27

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