Add 6/42 and 40/54
6/42 + 40/54 is 167/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
6/42 = 6 × 9/42 × 9 = 54/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
40/54 = 40 × 7/54 × 7 = 280/378 - Add the two like fractions:
54/378 + 280/378 = 54 + 280/378 = 334/378 - 334/378 simplified gives 167/189
- So, 6/42 + 40/54 = 167/189
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