Add 42/54 and 63/24
1st number: 42/54, 2nd number: 2 15/24
42/54 + 63/24 is 245/72.
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,
63/24 = 63 × 9/24 × 9 = 567/216 - Add the two like fractions:
168/216 + 567/216 = 168 + 567/216 = 735/216 - 735/216 simplified gives 245/72
- So, 42/54 + 63/24 = 245/72
In mixed form: 329/72
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