Add 5/54 and 25/14, Solve 5/54 + 1 11/14 as a fraction

Add 5/54 and 25/14

1^st number: 5/54, 2^nd number: 1 11/14

5/54 + 25/14 is 355/189.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 14 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
5/54 = 5 × 7/54 × 7 = 35/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
25/14 = 25 × 27/14 × 27 = 675/378
Add the two like fractions:
35/378 + 675/378 = 35 + 675/378 = 710/378
710/378 simplified gives 355/189
So, 5/54 + 25/14 = 355/189
In mixed form: 1166/189

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