Add 42/75 and 1/54
42/75 + 1/54 is 781/1350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
42/75 = 42 × 18/75 × 18 = 756/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
1/54 = 1 × 25/54 × 25 = 25/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
756/1350 + 25/1350 = 756 + 25/1350 = 781/1350 - So, 42/75 + 1/54 = 781/1350
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