Add 7/4 and 6/54, Solve 1 3/4 + 6/54 as a fraction

Add 7/4 and 6/54

1^st number: 1 3/4, 2^nd number: 6/54

7/4 + 6/54 is 67/36.

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,
7/4 = 7 × 27/4 × 27 = 189/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
6/54 = 6 × 2/54 × 2 = 12/108
Add the two like fractions:
189/108 + 12/108 = 189 + 12/108 = 201/108
201/108 simplified gives 67/36
So, 7/4 + 6/54 = 67/36
In mixed form: 131/36

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