Add 54/7 and 14/18, Solve 7 5/7 + 14/18 as a fraction

Add 54/7 and 14/18

1^st number: 7 5/7, 2^nd number: 14/18

54/7 + 14/18 is 535/63.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
54/7 = 54 × 18/7 × 18 = 972/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
14/18 = 14 × 7/18 × 7 = 98/126
Add the two like fractions:
972/126 + 98/126 = 972 + 98/126 = 1070/126
1070/126 simplified gives 535/63
So, 54/7 + 14/18 = 535/63
In mixed form: 831/63

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