Add 24/4 and 6/54, Solve 6 0/4 + 6/54 as a fraction

Add 24/4 and 6/54

1^st number: 6 0/4, 2^nd number: 6/54

24/4 + 6/54 is 55/9.

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,
24/4 = 24 × 27/4 × 27 = 648/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
6/54 = 6 × 2/54 × 2 = 12/108
Add the two like fractions:
648/108 + 12/108 = 648 + 12/108 = 660/108
660/108 simplified gives 55/9
So, 24/4 + 6/54 = 55/9
In mixed form: 61/9

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