Add 7/54 and 42/60
7/54 + 42/60 is 112/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
7/54 = 7 × 10/54 × 10 = 70/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
42/60 = 42 × 9/60 × 9 = 378/540 - Add the two like fractions:
70/540 + 378/540 = 70 + 378/540 = 448/540 - 448/540 simplified gives 112/135
- So, 7/54 + 42/60 = 112/135
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