Add 24/5 and 49/54, Solve 4 4/5 + 49/54 as a fraction

Add 24/5 and 49/54

1^st number: 4 4/5, 2^nd number: 49/54

24/5 + 49/54 is 1541/270.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
24/5 = 24 × 54/5 × 54 = 1296/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
49/54 = 49 × 5/54 × 5 = 245/270
Add the two like fractions:
1296/270 + 245/270 = 1296 + 245/270 = 1541/270
So, 24/5 + 49/54 = 1541/270
In mixed form: 5191/270

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