Add 75/8 and 21/54, Solve 9 3/8 + 21/54 as a fraction

Add 75/8 and 21/54

1^st number: 9 3/8, 2^nd number: 21/54

75/8 + 21/54 is 703/72.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
75/8 = 75 × 27/8 × 27 = 2025/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
21/54 = 21 × 4/54 × 4 = 84/216
Add the two like fractions:
2025/216 + 84/216 = 2025 + 84/216 = 2109/216
2109/216 simplified gives 703/72
So, 75/8 + 21/54 = 703/72
In mixed form: 955/72

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