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Add 7/54 and 6/4

1st number: 7/54, 2nd number: 1 2/4

7/54 + 6/4 is 44/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    7/54 = 7 × 2/54 × 2 = 14/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    6/4 = 6 × 27/4 × 27 = 162/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/108 + 162/108 = 14 + 162/108 = 176/108
  5. 176/108 simplified gives 44/27
  6. So, 7/54 + 6/4 = 44/27
    In mixed form: 117/27

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