Add 6/54 and 10/4, Solve 6/54 + 2 2/4 as a fraction

Add 6/54 and 10/4

1^st number: 6/54, 2^nd number: 2 2/4

6/54 + 10/4 is 47/18.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
6/54 = 6 × 2/54 × 2 = 12/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
10/4 = 10 × 27/4 × 27 = 270/108
Add the two like fractions:
12/108 + 270/108 = 12 + 270/108 = 282/108
282/108 simplified gives 47/18
So, 6/54 + 10/4 = 47/18
In mixed form: 211/18

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