Add 1/54 and 21/10, Solve 1/54 + 2 1/10 as a fraction

Add 1/54 and 21/10

1^st number: 1/54, 2^nd number: 2 1/10

1/54 + 21/10 is 286/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
1/54 = 1 × 5/54 × 5 = 5/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
21/10 = 21 × 27/10 × 27 = 567/270
Add the two like fractions:
5/270 + 567/270 = 5 + 567/270 = 572/270
572/270 simplified gives 286/135
So, 1/54 + 21/10 = 286/135
In mixed form: 216/135

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