Add 42/84 and 1/54
42/84 + 1/54 is 14/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 54 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
42/84 = 42 × 9/84 × 9 = 378/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
1/54 = 1 × 14/54 × 14 = 14/756 - Add the two like fractions:
378/756 + 14/756 = 378 + 14/756 = 392/756 - 392/756 simplified gives 14/27
- So, 42/84 + 1/54 = 14/27
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