Add 42/5 and 5/54, Solve 8 2/5 + 5/54 as a fraction

Add 42/5 and 5/54

1^st number: 8 2/5, 2^nd number: 5/54

42/5 + 5/54 is 2293/270.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
42/5 = 42 × 54/5 × 54 = 2268/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270
Add the two like fractions:
2268/270 + 25/270 = 2268 + 25/270 = 2293/270
So, 42/5 + 5/54 = 2293/270
In mixed form: 8133/270

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