Add 42/72 and 1/54
42/72 + 1/54 is 65/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
42/72 = 42 × 3/72 × 3 = 126/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
1/54 = 1 × 4/54 × 4 = 4/216 - Add the two like fractions:
126/216 + 4/216 = 126 + 4/216 = 130/216 - 130/216 simplified gives 65/108
- So, 42/72 + 1/54 = 65/108
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