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Add 10/54 and 9/7

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

10/54 + 9/7 is 278/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
    10/54 = 10 × 7/54 × 7 = 70/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
    9/7 = 9 × 54/7 × 54 = 486/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/378 + 486/378 = 70 + 486/378 = 556/378
  5. 556/378 simplified gives 278/189
  6. So, 10/54 + 9/7 = 278/189
    In mixed form: 189/189

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