Add 56/7 and 6/54, Solve 8 0/7 + 6/54 as a fraction

Add 56/7 and 6/54

1^st number: 8 0/7, 2^nd number: 6/54

56/7 + 6/54 is 73/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 54 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
56/7 = 56 × 54/7 × 54 = 3024/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
6/54 = 6 × 7/54 × 7 = 42/378
Add the two like fractions:
3024/378 + 42/378 = 3024 + 42/378 = 3066/378
3066/378 simplified gives 73/9
So, 56/7 + 6/54 = 73/9
In mixed form: 81/9

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