Add 6/54 and 7/4
1st number: 6/54, 2nd number: 1 3/4
6/54 + 7/4 is 67/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/4 = 7 × 27/4 × 27 = 189/108 - Add the two like fractions:
12/108 + 189/108 = 12 + 189/108 = 201/108 - 201/108 simplified gives 67/36
- So, 6/54 + 7/4 = 67/36
In mixed form: 131/36
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