Add 42/54 and 9/12
42/54 + 9/12 is 55/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 12 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
42/54 = 42 × 2/54 × 2 = 84/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
9/12 = 9 × 9/12 × 9 = 81/108 - Add the two like fractions:
84/108 + 81/108 = 84 + 81/108 = 165/108 - 165/108 simplified gives 55/36
- So, 42/54 + 9/12 = 55/36
In mixed form: 119/36
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