Add 42/72 and 54/84
42/72 + 54/84 is 103/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 84 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
42/72 = 42 × 7/72 × 7 = 294/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
54/84 = 54 × 6/84 × 6 = 324/504 - Add the two like fractions:
294/504 + 324/504 = 294 + 324/504 = 618/504 - 618/504 simplified gives 103/84
- So, 42/72 + 54/84 = 103/84
In mixed form: 119/84
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