Add 10/54 and 63/8, Solve 10/54 + 7 7/8 as a fraction

Add 10/54 and 63/8

1^st number: 10/54, 2^nd number: 7 7/8

10/54 + 63/8 is 1741/216.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 8 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
10/54 = 10 × 4/54 × 4 = 40/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
63/8 = 63 × 27/8 × 27 = 1701/216
Add the two like fractions:
40/216 + 1701/216 = 40 + 1701/216 = 1741/216
So, 10/54 + 63/8 = 1741/216
In mixed form: 813/216

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