Add 8/5 and 2/54, Solve 1 3/5 + 2/54 as a fraction

Add 8/5 and 2/54

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 2/54

8/5 + 2/54 is 221/135.

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,
8/5 = 8 × 54/5 × 54 = 432/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270
Add the two like fractions:
432/270 + 10/270 = 432 + 10/270 = 442/270
442/270 simplified gives 221/135
So, 8/5 + 2/54 = 221/135
In mixed form: 186/135

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