Add 54/42 and 35/56
1st number: 1 12/42, 2nd number: 35/56
54/42 + 35/56 is 107/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
54/42 = 54 × 4/42 × 4 = 216/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
35/56 = 35 × 3/56 × 3 = 105/168 - Add the two like fractions:
216/168 + 105/168 = 216 + 105/168 = 321/168 - 321/168 simplified gives 107/56
- So, 54/42 + 35/56 = 107/56
In mixed form: 151/56
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