Add 2/54 and 28/7, Solve 2/54 + 4 0/7 as a fraction

Add 2/54 and 28/7

1^st number: 2/54, 2^nd number: 4 0/7

2/54 + 28/7 is 109/27.

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,
2/54 = 2 × 7/54 × 7 = 14/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
28/7 = 28 × 54/7 × 54 = 1512/378
Add the two like fractions:
14/378 + 1512/378 = 14 + 1512/378 = 1526/378
1526/378 simplified gives 109/27
So, 2/54 + 28/7 = 109/27
In mixed form: 41/27

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