Add 54/6 and 49/4, Solve 9 0/6 + 12 1/4 as a fraction

Add 54/6 and 49/4

1^st number: 9 0/6, 2^nd number: 12 1/4

54/6 + 49/4 is 85/4.

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,
54/6 = 54 × 2/6 × 2 = 108/12
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
49/4 = 49 × 3/4 × 3 = 147/12
Add the two like fractions:
108/12 + 147/12 = 108 + 147/12 = 255/12
255/12 simplified gives 85/4
So, 54/6 + 49/4 = 85/4
In mixed form: 211/4

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