Add 36/14 and 21/54, Solve 2 8/14 + 21/54 as a fraction

Add 36/14 and 21/54

1^st number: 2 8/14, 2^nd number: 21/54

36/14 + 21/54 is 373/126.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 54 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
36/14 = 36 × 27/14 × 27 = 972/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
21/54 = 21 × 7/54 × 7 = 147/378
Add the two like fractions:
972/378 + 147/378 = 972 + 147/378 = 1119/378
1119/378 simplified gives 373/126
So, 36/14 + 21/54 = 373/126
In mixed form: 2121/126

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