Add 5/54 and 28/7, Solve 5/54 + 4 0/7 as a fraction

Add 5/54 and 28/7

1^st number: 5/54, 2^nd number: 4 0/7

5/54 + 28/7 is 221/54.

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,
5/54 = 5 × 7/54 × 7 = 35/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
28/7 = 28 × 54/7 × 54 = 1512/378
Add the two like fractions:
35/378 + 1512/378 = 35 + 1512/378 = 1547/378
1547/378 simplified gives 221/54
So, 5/54 + 28/7 = 221/54
In mixed form: 45/54

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