Add 7/54 and 9/4
1st number: 7/54, 2nd number: 2 1/4
7/54 + 9/4 is 257/108.
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,
7/54 = 7 × 2/54 × 2 = 14/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
9/4 = 9 × 27/4 × 27 = 243/108 - Add the two like fractions:
14/108 + 243/108 = 14 + 243/108 = 257/108 - So, 7/54 + 9/4 = 257/108
In mixed form: 241/108
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