Add 54/36 and 16/42
1st number: 1 18/36, 2nd number: 16/42
54/36 + 16/42 is 79/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 42 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
54/36 = 54 × 7/36 × 7 = 378/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
16/42 = 16 × 6/42 × 6 = 96/252 - Add the two like fractions:
378/252 + 96/252 = 378 + 96/252 = 474/252 - 474/252 simplified gives 79/42
- So, 54/36 + 16/42 = 79/42
In mixed form: 137/42
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