Add 14/54 and 49/8, Solve 14/54 + 6 1/8 as a fraction

Add 14/54 and 49/8

1^st number: 14/54, 2^nd number: 6 1/8

14/54 + 49/8 is 1379/216.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 8 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
14/54 = 14 × 4/54 × 4 = 56/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
49/8 = 49 × 27/8 × 27 = 1323/216
Add the two like fractions:
56/216 + 1323/216 = 56 + 1323/216 = 1379/216
So, 14/54 + 49/8 = 1379/216
In mixed form: 683/216

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