Add 5/2 and 6/54
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 6/54
5/2 + 6/54 is 47/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/2 = 5 × 27/2 × 27 = 135/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
6/54 = 6 × 1/54 × 1 = 6/54 - Add the two like fractions:
135/54 + 6/54 = 135 + 6/54 = 141/54 - 141/54 simplified gives 47/18
- So, 5/2 + 6/54 = 47/18
In mixed form: 211/18
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