Add 5/8 and 84/54, Solve 5/8 + 1 30/54 as a fraction

Add 5/8 and 84/54

1^st number: 5/8, 2^nd number: 1 30/54

5/8 + 84/54 is 157/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 54 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
5/8 = 5 × 27/8 × 27 = 135/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
84/54 = 84 × 4/54 × 4 = 336/216
Add the two like fractions:
135/216 + 336/216 = 135 + 336/216 = 471/216
471/216 simplified gives 157/72
So, 5/8 + 84/54 = 157/72
In mixed form: 213/72

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