Add 54/24 and 27/42, Solve 2 6/24 + 27/42 as a fraction

Add 54/24 and 27/42

1^st number: 2 6/24, 2^nd number: 27/42

54/24 + 27/42 is 81/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
54/24 = 54 × 7/24 × 7 = 378/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
27/42 = 27 × 4/42 × 4 = 108/168
Add the two like fractions:
378/168 + 108/168 = 378 + 108/168 = 486/168
486/168 simplified gives 81/28
So, 54/24 + 27/42 = 81/28
In mixed form: 225/28

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