Add 54/6 and 2/4
1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 2/4
546 + 24 is 192.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
546 = 54 × 26 × 2 = 10812 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
24 = 2 × 34 × 3 = 612 - Add the two like fractions:
10812 + 612 = 108 + 612 = 11412 - 114/12 simplified gives 192
- So, 54/6 + 2/4 = 19/2
In mixed form: 912
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