Add 42/56 and 15/54
42/56 + 15/54 is 37/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
42/56 = 42 × 27/56 × 27 = 1134/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
15/54 = 15 × 28/54 × 28 = 420/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/1512 + 420/1512 = 1134 + 420/1512 = 1554/1512 - 1554/1512 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 42/56 + 15/54 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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