Add 7/5 and 4/54
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 4/54
7/5 + 4/54 is 199/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
7/5 = 7 × 54/5 × 54 = 378/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
4/54 = 4 × 5/54 × 5 = 20/270 - Add the two like fractions:
378/270 + 20/270 = 378 + 20/270 = 398/270 - 398/270 simplified gives 199/135
- So, 7/5 + 4/54 = 199/135
In mixed form: 164/135
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