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Add 42/72 and 48/54

42/72 + 48/54 is 53/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    42/72 = 42 × 3/72 × 3 = 126/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    48/54 = 48 × 4/54 × 4 = 192/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/216 + 192/216 = 126 + 192/216 = 318/216
  5. 318/216 simplified gives 53/36
  6. So, 42/72 + 48/54 = 53/36
    In mixed form: 117/36

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