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Add 6/54 and 25/7

1st number: 6/54, 2nd number: 3 4/7

6/54 + 25/7 is 232/63.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
    6/54 = 6 × 7/54 × 7 = 42/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
    25/7 = 25 × 54/7 × 54 = 1350/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/378 + 1350/378 = 42 + 1350/378 = 1392/378
  5. 1392/378 simplified gives 232/63
  6. So, 6/54 + 25/7 = 232/63
    In mixed form: 343/63

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