Add 7/54 and 14/8, Solve 7/54 + 1 6/8 as a fraction

Add 7/54 and 14/8

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

7/54 + 14/8 is 203/108.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 8 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
7/54 = 7 × 4/54 × 4 = 28/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
14/8 = 14 × 27/8 × 27 = 378/216
Add the two like fractions:
28/216 + 378/216 = 28 + 378/216 = 406/216
406/216 simplified gives 203/108
So, 7/54 + 14/8 = 203/108
In mixed form: 195/108

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