Add 54/18 and 42/54
1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 42/54
54/18 + 42/54 is 34/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
54/18 = 54 × 3/18 × 3 = 162/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
42/54 = 42 × 1/54 × 1 = 42/54 - Add the two like fractions:
162/54 + 42/54 = 162 + 42/54 = 204/54 - 204/54 simplified gives 34/9
- So, 54/18 + 42/54 = 34/9
In mixed form: 37/9
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