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Add 84/2 and 42/54

1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 42/54

84/2 + 42/54 is 385/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
    84/2 = 84 × 27/2 × 27 = 2268/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    42/54 = 42 × 1/54 × 1 = 42/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2268/54 + 42/54 = 2268 + 42/54 = 2310/54
  5. 2310/54 simplified gives 385/9
  6. So, 84/2 + 42/54 = 385/9
    In mixed form: 427/9

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