Add 54/42 and 6/10, Solve 1 12/42 + 6/10 as a fraction

Add 54/42 and 6/10

1^st number: 1 12/42, 2^nd number: 6/10

54/42 + 6/10 is 66/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 10 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 10 × 21 = 210,
6/10 = 6 × 21/10 × 21 = 126/210
Add the two like fractions:
270/210 + 126/210 = 270 + 126/210 = 396/210
396/210 simplified gives 66/35
So, 54/42 + 6/10 = 66/35
In mixed form: 131/35

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