Add 10/3 and 14/54, Solve 3 1/3 + 14/54 as a fraction

Add 10/3 and 14/54

1^st number: 3 1/3, 2^nd number: 14/54

10/3 + 14/54 is 97/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
10/3 = 10 × 18/3 × 18 = 180/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
14/54 = 14 × 1/54 × 1 = 14/54
Add the two like fractions:
180/54 + 14/54 = 180 + 14/54 = 194/54
194/54 simplified gives 97/27
So, 10/3 + 14/54 = 97/27
In mixed form: 316/27

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