Add 7/5 and 2/54
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 2/54
7/5 + 2/54 is 194/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
7/5 = 7 × 54/5 × 54 = 378/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270 - Add the two like fractions:
378/270 + 10/270 = 378 + 10/270 = 388/270 - 388/270 simplified gives 194/135
- So, 7/5 + 2/54 = 194/135
In mixed form: 159/135
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