Add 8/54 and 42/7, Solve 8/54 + 6 0/7 as a fraction

Add 8/54 and 42/7

1^st number: 8/54, 2^nd number: 6 0/7

8/54 + 42/7 is 166/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 7 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
8/54 = 8 × 7/54 × 7 = 56/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
42/7 = 42 × 54/7 × 54 = 2268/378
Add the two like fractions:
56/378 + 2268/378 = 56 + 2268/378 = 2324/378
2324/378 simplified gives 166/27
So, 8/54 + 42/7 = 166/27
In mixed form: 64/27

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