Add 2/54 and 18/7
1st number: 2/54, 2nd number: 2 4/7
2/54 + 18/7 is 493/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 7 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
2/54 = 2 × 7/54 × 7 = 14/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
18/7 = 18 × 54/7 × 54 = 972/378 - Add the two like fractions:
14/378 + 972/378 = 14 + 972/378 = 986/378 - 986/378 simplified gives 493/189
- So, 2/54 + 18/7 = 493/189
In mixed form: 2115/189
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