Add 54/14 and 1/9, Solve 3 12/14 + 1/9 as a fraction

Add 54/14 and 1/9

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

54/14 + 1/9 is 250/63.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
54/14 = 54 × 9/14 × 9 = 486/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
1/9 = 1 × 14/9 × 14 = 14/126
Add the two like fractions:
486/126 + 14/126 = 486 + 14/126 = 500/126
500/126 simplified gives 250/63
So, 54/14 + 1/9 = 250/63
In mixed form: 361/63

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