Add 6/54 and 42/5
1st number: 6/54, 2nd number: 8 2/5
6/54 + 42/5 is 383/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 5 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
6/54 = 6 × 5/54 × 5 = 30/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
42/5 = 42 × 54/5 × 54 = 2268/270 - Add the two like fractions:
30/270 + 2268/270 = 30 + 2268/270 = 2298/270 - 2298/270 simplified gives 383/45
- So, 6/54 + 42/5 = 383/45
In mixed form: 823/45
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