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Add 54/15 and 5/42

1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 5/42

54/15 + 5/42 is 781/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    54/15 = 54 × 14/15 × 14 = 756/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    5/42 = 5 × 5/42 × 5 = 25/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/210 + 25/210 = 756 + 25/210 = 781/210
  5. So, 54/15 + 5/42 = 781/210
    In mixed form: 3151/210

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