Add 4/3 and 14/54, Solve 1 1/3 + 14/54 as a fraction

Add 4/3 and 14/54

1^st number: 1 1/3, 2^nd number: 14/54

4/3 + 14/54 is 43/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
4/3 = 4 × 18/3 × 18 = 72/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
14/54 = 14 × 1/54 × 1 = 14/54
Add the two like fractions:
72/54 + 14/54 = 72 + 14/54 = 86/54
86/54 simplified gives 43/27
So, 4/3 + 14/54 = 43/27
In mixed form: 116/27

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