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Add 7/54 and 24/10

1st number: 7/54, 2nd number: 2 4/10

7/54 + 24/10 is 683/270.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    7/54 = 7 × 5/54 × 5 = 35/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    24/10 = 24 × 27/10 × 27 = 648/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/270 + 648/270 = 35 + 648/270 = 683/270
  5. So, 7/54 + 24/10 = 683/270
    In mixed form: 2143/270

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