Add 9/7 and 4/54, Solve 1 2/7 + 4/54 as a fraction

Add 9/7 and 4/54

1^st number: 1 2/7, 2^nd number: 4/54

9/7 + 4/54 is 257/189.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
9/7 = 9 × 54/7 × 54 = 486/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
4/54 = 4 × 7/54 × 7 = 28/378
Add the two like fractions:
486/378 + 28/378 = 486 + 28/378 = 514/378
514/378 simplified gives 257/189
So, 9/7 + 4/54 = 257/189
In mixed form: 168/189

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