Add 84/4 and 1/54
1st number: 21 0/4, 2nd number: 1/54
84/4 + 1/54 is 1135/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
84/4 = 84 × 27/4 × 27 = 2268/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
1/54 = 1 × 2/54 × 2 = 2/108 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/108 + 2/108 = 2268 + 2/108 = 2270/108 - 2270/108 simplified gives 1135/54
- So, 84/4 + 1/54 = 1135/54
In mixed form: 211/54
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