Add 42/54 and 7/9
42/54 + 7/9 is 14/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 9 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
42/54 = 42 × 1/54 × 1 = 42/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
7/9 = 7 × 6/9 × 6 = 42/54 - Add the two like fractions:
42/54 + 42/54 = 42 + 42/54 = 84/54 - 84/54 simplified gives 14/9
- So, 42/54 + 7/9 = 14/9
In mixed form: 15/9
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