Add 16/54 and 42/7, Solve 16/54 + 6 0/7 as a fraction

Add 16/54 and 42/7

1^st number: 16/54, 2^nd number: 6 0/7

16/54 + 42/7 is 170/27.

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,
16/54 = 16 × 7/54 × 7 = 112/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
42/7 = 42 × 54/7 × 54 = 2268/378
Add the two like fractions:
112/378 + 2268/378 = 112 + 2268/378 = 2380/378
2380/378 simplified gives 170/27
So, 16/54 + 42/7 = 170/27
In mixed form: 68/27

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