Add 9/54 and 21/4
1st number: 9/54, 2nd number: 5 1/4
9/54 + 21/4 is 65/12.
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,
9/54 = 9 × 2/54 × 2 = 18/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
21/4 = 21 × 27/4 × 27 = 567/108 - Add the two like fractions:
18/108 + 567/108 = 18 + 567/108 = 585/108 - 585/108 simplified gives 65/12
- So, 9/54 + 21/4 = 65/12
In mixed form: 55/12
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