Add 3/54 and 14/7, Solve 3/54 + 2 0/7 as a fraction

Add 3/54 and 14/7

1^st number: 3/54, 2^nd number: 2 0/7

3/54 + 14/7 is 37/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 7 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
3/54 = 3 × 7/54 × 7 = 21/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
14/7 = 14 × 54/7 × 54 = 756/378
Add the two like fractions:
21/378 + 756/378 = 21 + 756/378 = 777/378
777/378 simplified gives 37/18
So, 3/54 + 14/7 = 37/18
In mixed form: 21/18

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