Add 4/2 and 54/84, Solve 2 0/2 + 54/84 as a fraction

Add 4/2 and 54/84

1^st number: 2 0/2, 2^nd number: 54/84

4/2 + 54/84 is 37/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 84 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
4/2 = 4 × 42/2 × 42 = 168/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
54/84 = 54 × 1/84 × 1 = 54/84
Add the two like fractions:
168/84 + 54/84 = 168 + 54/84 = 222/84
222/84 simplified gives 37/14
So, 4/2 + 54/84 = 37/14
In mixed form: 29/14

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad