Add 42/72 and 48/54
42/72 + 48/54 is 53/36.
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,
48/54 = 48 × 4/54 × 4 = 192/216 - Add the two like fractions:
126/216 + 192/216 = 126 + 192/216 = 318/216 - 318/216 simplified gives 53/36
- So, 42/72 + 48/54 = 53/36
In mixed form: 117/36
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