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Add 54/42 and 25/27

1st number: 1 12/42, 2nd number: 25/27

54/42 + 25/27 is 418/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 27 is 378

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
    54/42 = 54 × 9/42 × 9 = 486/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
    25/27 = 25 × 14/27 × 14 = 350/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/378 + 350/378 = 486 + 350/378 = 836/378
  5. 836/378 simplified gives 418/189
  6. So, 54/42 + 25/27 = 418/189
    In mixed form: 240/189

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