Add 54/10 and 7/8
1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 7/8
54/10 + 7/8 is 251/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
54/10 = 54 × 4/10 × 4 = 216/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
7/8 = 7 × 5/8 × 5 = 35/40 - Add the two like fractions:
216/40 + 35/40 = 216 + 35/40 = 251/40 - So, 54/10 + 7/8 = 251/40
In mixed form: 611/40
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