Add 54/75 and 42/54, Solve 54/75 + 42/54 as a fraction

Add 54/75 and 42/54

54/75 + 42/54 is 337/225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
54/75 = 54 × 18/75 × 18 = 972/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
42/54 = 42 × 25/54 × 25 = 1050/1350
Add the two like fractions:
972/1350 + 1050/1350 = 972 + 1050/1350 = 2022/1350
2022/1350 simplified gives 337/225
So, 54/75 + 42/54 = 337/225
In mixed form: 1112/225

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