Add 6/4 and 20/54, Solve 1 2/4 + 20/54 as a fraction

Add 6/4 and 20/54

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 20/54

6/4 + 20/54 is 101/54.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
6/4 = 6 × 27/4 × 27 = 162/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
20/54 = 20 × 2/54 × 2 = 40/108
Add the two like fractions:
162/108 + 40/108 = 162 + 40/108 = 202/108
202/108 simplified gives 101/54
So, 6/4 + 20/54 = 101/54
In mixed form: 147/54

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