Add 27/4 and 9/54
1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 9/54
27/4 + 9/54 is 83/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
27/4 = 27 × 27/4 × 27 = 729/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
9/54 = 9 × 2/54 × 2 = 18/108 - Add the two like fractions:
729/108 + 18/108 = 729 + 18/108 = 747/108 - 747/108 simplified gives 83/12
- So, 27/4 + 9/54 = 83/12
In mixed form: 611/12
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