Add 5/54 and 18/42
5/54 + 18/42 is 197/378.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 42 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
5/54 = 5 × 7/54 × 7 = 35/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
18/42 = 18 × 9/42 × 9 = 162/378 - Add the two like fractions:
35/378 + 162/378 = 35 + 162/378 = 197/378 - So, 5/54 + 18/42 = 197/378
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