Add 6/54 and 75/10, Solve 6/54 + 7 5/10 as a fraction

Add 6/54 and 75/10

1^st number: 6/54, 2^nd number: 7 5/10

6/54 + 75/10 is 137/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
6/54 = 6 × 5/54 × 5 = 30/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
75/10 = 75 × 27/10 × 27 = 2025/270
Add the two like fractions:
30/270 + 2025/270 = 30 + 2025/270 = 2055/270
2055/270 simplified gives 137/18
So, 6/54 + 75/10 = 137/18
In mixed form: 711/18

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