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Add 42/6 and 45/54

1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 45/54

42/6 + 45/54 is 47/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    42/6 = 42 × 9/6 × 9 = 378/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    45/54 = 45 × 1/54 × 1 = 45/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/54 + 45/54 = 378 + 45/54 = 423/54
  5. 423/54 simplified gives 47/6
  6. So, 42/6 + 45/54 = 47/6
    In mixed form: 75/6

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