Add 5/4 and 2/54
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 2/54
5/4 + 2/54 is 139/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
5/4 = 5 × 27/4 × 27 = 135/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
2/54 = 2 × 2/54 × 2 = 4/108 - Add the two like fractions:
135/108 + 4/108 = 135 + 4/108 = 139/108 - So, 5/4 + 2/54 = 139/108
In mixed form: 131/108
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