Add 6/4 and 18/54
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 18/54
6/4 + 18/54 is 11/6.
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,
6/4 = 6 × 27/4 × 27 = 162/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
18/54 = 18 × 2/54 × 2 = 36/108 - Add the two like fractions:
162/108 + 36/108 = 162 + 36/108 = 198/108 - 198/108 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 6/4 + 18/54 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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