Add 42/54 and 6/24
42/54 + 6/24 is 37/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 24 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 24 × 9 = 216,
6/24 = 6 × 9/24 × 9 = 54/216 - Add the two like fractions:
168/216 + 54/216 = 168 + 54/216 = 222/216 - 222/216 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 42/54 + 6/24 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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