Add 48/9 and 54/14, Solve 5 3/9 + 3 12/14 as a fraction

Add 48/9 and 54/14

1^st number: 5 3/9, 2^nd number: 3 12/14

48/9 + 54/14 is 193/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
48/9 = 48 × 14/9 × 14 = 672/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
54/14 = 54 × 9/14 × 9 = 486/126
Add the two like fractions:
672/126 + 486/126 = 672 + 486/126 = 1158/126
1158/126 simplified gives 193/21
So, 48/9 + 54/14 = 193/21
In mixed form: 94/21

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