Add 6/7 and 9/54
6/7 + 9/54 is 43/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
6/7 = 6 × 54/7 × 54 = 324/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
9/54 = 9 × 7/54 × 7 = 63/378 - Add the two like fractions:
324/378 + 63/378 = 324 + 63/378 = 387/378 - 387/378 simplified gives 43/42
- So, 6/7 + 9/54 = 43/42
In mixed form: 11/42
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