Add 54/18 and 4/7, Solve 3 0/18 + 4/7 as a fraction

Add 54/18 and 4/7

1^st number: 3 0/18, 2^nd number: 4/7

54/18 + 4/7 is 25/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
54/18 = 54 × 7/18 × 7 = 378/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
4/7 = 4 × 18/7 × 18 = 72/126
Add the two like fractions:
378/126 + 72/126 = 378 + 72/126 = 450/126
450/126 simplified gives 25/7
So, 54/18 + 4/7 = 25/7
In mixed form: 34/7

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