Add 9/54 and 40/7, Solve 9/54 + 5 5/7 as a fraction

Add 9/54 and 40/7

1^st number: 9/54, 2^nd number: 5 5/7

9/54 + 40/7 is 247/42.

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,
9/54 = 9 × 7/54 × 7 = 63/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
40/7 = 40 × 54/7 × 54 = 2160/378
Add the two like fractions:
63/378 + 2160/378 = 63 + 2160/378 = 2223/378
2223/378 simplified gives 247/42
So, 9/54 + 40/7 = 247/42
In mixed form: 537/42

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