Add 49/10 and 7/54
1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 7/54
49/10 + 7/54 is 679/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
49/10 = 49 × 27/10 × 27 = 1323/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
7/54 = 7 × 5/54 × 5 = 35/270 - Add the two like fractions:
1323/270 + 35/270 = 1323 + 35/270 = 1358/270 - 1358/270 simplified gives 679/135
- So, 49/10 + 7/54 = 679/135
In mixed form: 54/135
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