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Add 5/4 and 42/54

1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 42/54

5/4 + 42/54 is 73/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    5/4 = 5 × 27/4 × 27 = 135/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    42/54 = 42 × 2/54 × 2 = 84/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/108 + 84/108 = 135 + 84/108 = 219/108
  5. 219/108 simplified gives 73/36
  6. So, 5/4 + 42/54 = 73/36
    In mixed form: 21/36

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