Add 42/7 and 28/54, Solve 6 0/7 + 28/54 as a fraction

Add 42/7 and 28/54

1^st number: 6 0/7, 2^nd number: 28/54

42/7 + 28/54 is 176/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 54 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
42/7 = 42 × 54/7 × 54 = 2268/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
28/54 = 28 × 7/54 × 7 = 196/378
Add the two like fractions:
2268/378 + 196/378 = 2268 + 196/378 = 2464/378
2464/378 simplified gives 176/27
So, 42/7 + 28/54 = 176/27
In mixed form: 614/27

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