Add 8/42 and 48/54
8/42 + 48/54 is 68/63.
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,
8/42 = 8 × 9/42 × 9 = 72/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
48/54 = 48 × 7/54 × 7 = 336/378 - Add the two like fractions:
72/378 + 336/378 = 72 + 336/378 = 408/378 - 408/378 simplified gives 68/63
- So, 8/42 + 48/54 = 68/63
In mixed form: 15/63
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