Add 54/2 and 15/4
1st number: 27 0/2, 2nd number: 3 3/4
54/2 + 15/4 is 123/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 4 is 4
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,
54/2 = 54 × 2/2 × 2 = 108/4 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
15/4 = 15 × 1/4 × 1 = 15/4 - Add the two like fractions:
108/4 + 15/4 = 108 + 15/4 = 123/4 - So, 54/2 + 15/4 = 123/4
In mixed form: 303/4
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