Add 24/54 and 6/4, Solve 24/54 + 1 2/4 as a fraction

Add 24/54 and 6/4

1^st number: 24/54, 2^nd number: 1 2/4

24/54 + 6/4 is 35/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 4 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
24/54 = 24 × 2/54 × 2 = 48/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
6/4 = 6 × 27/4 × 27 = 162/108
Add the two like fractions:
48/108 + 162/108 = 48 + 162/108 = 210/108
210/108 simplified gives 35/18
So, 24/54 + 6/4 = 35/18
In mixed form: 117/18

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