Add 18/4 and 1/54, Solve 4 2/4 + 1/54 as a fraction

Add 18/4 and 1/54

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

18/4 + 1/54 is 122/27.

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,
18/4 = 18 × 27/4 × 27 = 486/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
1/54 = 1 × 2/54 × 2 = 2/108
Add the two like fractions:
486/108 + 2/108 = 486 + 2/108 = 488/108
488/108 simplified gives 122/27
So, 18/4 + 1/54 = 122/27
In mixed form: 414/27

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