Add 8/42 and 6/54
8/42 + 6/54 is 19/63.
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,
6/54 = 6 × 7/54 × 7 = 42/378 - Add the two like fractions:
72/378 + 42/378 = 72 + 42/378 = 114/378 - 114/378 simplified gives 19/63
- So, 8/42 + 6/54 = 19/63
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