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Add 14/54 and 32/9

1st number: 14/54, 2nd number: 3 5/9

14/54 + 32/9 is 103/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 9 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    14/54 = 14 × 1/54 × 1 = 14/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
    32/9 = 32 × 6/9 × 6 = 192/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/54 + 192/54 = 14 + 192/54 = 206/54
  5. 206/54 simplified gives 103/27
  6. So, 14/54 + 32/9 = 103/27
    In mixed form: 322/27

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