Add 42/4 and 14/54, Solve 10 2/4 + 14/54 as a fraction

Add 42/4 and 14/54

1^st number: 10 2/4, 2^nd number: 14/54

42/4 + 14/54 is 581/54.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
42/4 = 42 × 27/4 × 27 = 1134/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
14/54 = 14 × 2/54 × 2 = 28/108
Add the two like fractions:
1134/108 + 28/108 = 1134 + 28/108 = 1162/108
1162/108 simplified gives 581/54
So, 42/4 + 14/54 = 581/54
In mixed form: 1041/54

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