Add 42/90 and 2/54
42/90 + 2/54 is 68/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
42/90 = 42 × 3/90 × 3 = 126/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270 - Add the two like fractions:
126/270 + 10/270 = 126 + 10/270 = 136/270 - 136/270 simplified gives 68/135
- So, 42/90 + 2/54 = 68/135
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