Add 42/7 and 54/10, Solve 6 0/7 + 5 4/10 as a fraction

Add 42/7 and 54/10

1^st number: 6 0/7, 2^nd number: 5 4/10

42/7 + 54/10 is 57/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 10 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
42/7 = 42 × 10/7 × 10 = 420/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
54/10 = 54 × 7/10 × 7 = 378/70
Add the two like fractions:
420/70 + 378/70 = 420 + 378/70 = 798/70
798/70 simplified gives 57/5
So, 42/7 + 54/10 = 57/5
In mixed form: 112/5

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