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Add 54/36 and 30/42

1st number: 1 18/36, 2nd number: 30/42

54/36 + 30/42 is 31/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    54/36 = 54 × 7/36 × 7 = 378/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
    30/42 = 30 × 6/42 × 6 = 180/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/252 + 180/252 = 378 + 180/252 = 558/252
  5. 558/252 simplified gives 31/14
  6. So, 54/36 + 30/42 = 31/14
    In mixed form: 23/14

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