Add 54/42 and 14/36
1st number: 1 12/42, 2nd number: 14/36
54/42 + 14/36 is 211/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
54/42 = 54 × 6/42 × 6 = 324/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
14/36 = 14 × 7/36 × 7 = 98/252 - Add the two like fractions:
324/252 + 98/252 = 324 + 98/252 = 422/252 - 422/252 simplified gives 211/126
- So, 54/42 + 14/36 = 211/126
In mixed form: 185/126
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