Add 75/14 and 15/54, Solve 5 5/14 + 15/54 as a fraction

Add 75/14 and 15/54

1^st number: 5 5/14, 2^nd number: 15/54

75/14 + 15/54 is 355/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 54 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
75/14 = 75 × 27/14 × 27 = 2025/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
15/54 = 15 × 7/54 × 7 = 105/378
Add the two like fractions:
2025/378 + 105/378 = 2025 + 105/378 = 2130/378
2130/378 simplified gives 355/63
So, 75/14 + 15/54 = 355/63
In mixed form: 540/63

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