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Add 6/4 and 35/54

1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 35/54

6/4 + 35/54 is 58/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    6/4 = 6 × 27/4 × 27 = 162/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    35/54 = 35 × 2/54 × 2 = 70/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/108 + 70/108 = 162 + 70/108 = 232/108
  5. 232/108 simplified gives 58/27
  6. So, 6/4 + 35/54 = 58/27
    In mixed form: 24/27

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