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

Add 14/4 and 2/54

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

14/4 + 2/54 is 191/54.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
14/4 = 14 × 27/4 × 27 = 378/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
2/54 = 2 × 2/54 × 2 = 4/108
Add the two like fractions:
378/108 + 4/108 = 378 + 4/108 = 382/108
382/108 simplified gives 191/54
So, 14/4 + 2/54 = 191/54
In mixed form: 329/54

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