Add 25/24 and 6/54, Solve 1 1/24 + 6/54 as a fraction

Add 25/24 and 6/54

1^st number: 1 1/24, 2^nd number: 6/54

25/24 + 6/54 is 83/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 54 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
25/24 = 25 × 9/24 × 9 = 225/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
6/54 = 6 × 4/54 × 4 = 24/216
Add the two like fractions:
225/216 + 24/216 = 225 + 24/216 = 249/216
249/216 simplified gives 83/72
So, 25/24 + 6/54 = 83/72
In mixed form: 111/72

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