Add 35/7 and 10/54, Solve 5 0/7 + 10/54 as a fraction

Add 35/7 and 10/54

1^st number: 5 0/7, 2^nd number: 10/54

35/7 + 10/54 is 140/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 54 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
35/7 = 35 × 54/7 × 54 = 1890/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
10/54 = 10 × 7/54 × 7 = 70/378
Add the two like fractions:
1890/378 + 70/378 = 1890 + 70/378 = 1960/378
1960/378 simplified gives 140/27
So, 35/7 + 10/54 = 140/27
In mixed form: 55/27

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