Add 42/54 and 7/5
1st number: 42/54, 2nd number: 1 2/5
42/54 + 7/5 is 98/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 5 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
42/54 = 42 × 5/54 × 5 = 210/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
7/5 = 7 × 54/5 × 54 = 378/270 - Add the two like fractions:
210/270 + 378/270 = 210 + 378/270 = 588/270 - 588/270 simplified gives 98/45
- So, 42/54 + 7/5 = 98/45
In mixed form: 28/45
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