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Add 9/4 and 18/54

1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 18/54

9/4 + 18/54 is 31/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    9/4 = 9 × 27/4 × 27 = 243/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    18/54 = 18 × 2/54 × 2 = 36/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/108 + 36/108 = 243 + 36/108 = 279/108
  5. 279/108 simplified gives 31/12
  6. So, 9/4 + 18/54 = 31/12
    In mixed form: 27/12

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