Add 48/14 and 54/45, Solve 3 6/14 + 1 9/45 as a fraction

Add 48/14 and 54/45

1^st number: 3 6/14, 2^nd number: 1 9/45

48/14 + 54/45 is 162/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 45 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
48/14 = 48 × 45/14 × 45 = 2160/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
54/45 = 54 × 14/45 × 14 = 756/630
Add the two like fractions:
2160/630 + 756/630 = 2160 + 756/630 = 2916/630
2916/630 simplified gives 162/35
So, 48/14 + 54/45 = 162/35
In mixed form: 422/35

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