Add 5/12 and 42/54
5/12 + 42/54 is 43/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
5/12 = 5 × 9/12 × 9 = 45/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
42/54 = 42 × 2/54 × 2 = 84/108 - Add the two like fractions:
45/108 + 84/108 = 45 + 84/108 = 129/108 - 129/108 simplified gives 43/36
- So, 5/12 + 42/54 = 43/36
In mixed form: 17/36
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