Add 54/42 and 1/5
1st number: 1 12/42, 2nd number: 1/5
54/42 + 1/5 is 52/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 5 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
54/42 = 54 × 5/42 × 5 = 270/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
1/5 = 1 × 42/5 × 42 = 42/210 - Add the two like fractions:
270/210 + 42/210 = 270 + 42/210 = 312/210 - 312/210 simplified gives 52/35
- So, 54/42 + 1/5 = 52/35
In mixed form: 117/35
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