Add 54/42 and 27/90
1st number: 1 12/42, 2nd number: 27/90
54/42 + 27/90 is 111/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
54/42 = 54 × 15/42 × 15 = 810/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
27/90 = 27 × 7/90 × 7 = 189/630 - Add the two like fractions:
810/630 + 189/630 = 810 + 189/630 = 999/630 - 999/630 simplified gives 111/70
- So, 54/42 + 27/90 = 111/70
In mixed form: 141/70
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