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Add 6/54 and 90/7

1st number: 6/54, 2nd number: 12 6/7

6/54 + 90/7 is 817/63.

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,
    90/7 = 90 × 54/7 × 54 = 4860/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/378 + 4860/378 = 42 + 4860/378 = 4902/378
  5. 4902/378 simplified gives 817/63
  6. So, 6/54 + 90/7 = 817/63
    In mixed form: 1261/63

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