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Add 54/3 and 35/42

1st number: 18 0/3, 2nd number: 35/42

54/3 + 35/42 is 113/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 42 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
    54/3 = 54 × 14/3 × 14 = 756/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    35/42 = 35 × 1/42 × 1 = 35/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/42 + 35/42 = 756 + 35/42 = 791/42
  5. 791/42 simplified gives 113/6
  6. So, 54/3 + 35/42 = 113/6
    In mixed form: 185/6

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