Add 8/54 and 45/7, Solve 8/54 + 6 3/7 as a fraction

Add 8/54 and 45/7

1^st number: 8/54, 2^nd number: 6 3/7

8/54 + 45/7 is 1243/189.

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,
45/7 = 45 × 54/7 × 54 = 2430/378
Add the two like fractions:
56/378 + 2430/378 = 56 + 2430/378 = 2486/378
2486/378 simplified gives 1243/189
So, 8/54 + 45/7 = 1243/189
In mixed form: 6109/189

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