Add 54/7 and 6/30, Solve 7 5/7 + 6/30 as a fraction

Add 54/7 and 6/30

1^st number: 7 5/7, 2^nd number: 6/30

54/7 + 6/30 is 277/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
54/7 = 54 × 30/7 × 30 = 1620/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
6/30 = 6 × 7/30 × 7 = 42/210
Add the two like fractions:
1620/210 + 42/210 = 1620 + 42/210 = 1662/210
1662/210 simplified gives 277/35
So, 54/7 + 6/30 = 277/35
In mixed form: 732/35

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