Add 42/2 and 6/54, Solve 21 0/2 + 6/54 as a fraction

Add 42/2 and 6/54

1^st number: 21 0/2, 2^nd number: 6/54

42/2 + 6/54 is 190/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 54 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
42/2 = 42 × 27/2 × 27 = 1134/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
6/54 = 6 × 1/54 × 1 = 6/54
Add the two like fractions:
1134/54 + 6/54 = 1134 + 6/54 = 1140/54
1140/54 simplified gives 190/9
So, 42/2 + 6/54 = 190/9
In mixed form: 211/9

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