Add 42/14 and 1/54, Solve 3 0/14 + 1/54 as a fraction

Add 42/14 and 1/54

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 1/54

42/14 + 1/54 is 163/54.

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,
42/14 = 42 × 27/14 × 27 = 1134/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
1/54 = 1 × 7/54 × 7 = 7/378
Add the two like fractions:
1134/378 + 7/378 = 1134 + 7/378 = 1141/378
1141/378 simplified gives 163/54
So, 42/14 + 1/54 = 163/54
In mixed form: 31/54

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