Add 14/3 and 63/54, Solve 4 2/3 + 1 9/54 as a fraction

Add 14/3 and 63/54

1^st number: 4 2/3, 2^nd number: 1 9/54

14/3 + 63/54 is 35/6.

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,
14/3 = 14 × 18/3 × 18 = 252/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
63/54 = 63 × 1/54 × 1 = 63/54
Add the two like fractions:
252/54 + 63/54 = 252 + 63/54 = 315/54
315/54 simplified gives 35/6
So, 14/3 + 63/54 = 35/6
In mixed form: 55/6

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