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Add 6/2 and 35/54

1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 35/54

6/2 + 35/54 is 197/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
    6/2 = 6 × 27/2 × 27 = 162/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    35/54 = 35 × 1/54 × 1 = 35/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/54 + 35/54 = 162 + 35/54 = 197/54
  5. So, 6/2 + 35/54 = 197/54
    In mixed form: 335/54

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