Add 49/54 and 9/4
1st number: 49/54, 2nd number: 2 1/4
49/54 + 9/4 is 341/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
49/54 = 49 × 2/54 × 2 = 98/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
9/4 = 9 × 27/4 × 27 = 243/108 - Add the two like fractions:
98/108 + 243/108 = 98 + 243/108 = 341/108 - So, 49/54 + 9/4 = 341/108
In mixed form: 317/108
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