Add 14/21 and 16/54, Solve 14/21 + 16/54 as a fraction

Add 14/21 and 16/54

14/21 + 16/54 is 26/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 54 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 18 = 378,
14/21 = 14 × 18/21 × 18 = 252/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
16/54 = 16 × 7/54 × 7 = 112/378
Add the two like fractions:
252/378 + 112/378 = 252 + 112/378 = 364/378
364/378 simplified gives 26/27
So, 14/21 + 16/54 = 26/27

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