Add 14/8 and 42/54, Solve 1 6/8 + 42/54 as a fraction

Add 14/8 and 42/54

1^st number: 1 6/8, 2^nd number: 42/54

14/8 + 42/54 is 91/36.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
14/8 = 14 × 27/8 × 27 = 378/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
42/54 = 42 × 4/54 × 4 = 168/216
Add the two like fractions:
378/216 + 168/216 = 378 + 168/216 = 546/216
546/216 simplified gives 91/36
So, 14/8 + 42/54 = 91/36
In mixed form: 219/36

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