Add 54/14 and 2/36, Solve 3 12/14 + 2/36 as a fraction

Add 54/14 and 2/36

1^st number: 3 12/14, 2^nd number: 2/36

54/14 + 2/36 is 493/126.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 36 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
54/14 = 54 × 18/14 × 18 = 972/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
2/36 = 2 × 7/36 × 7 = 14/252
Add the two like fractions:
972/252 + 14/252 = 972 + 14/252 = 986/252
986/252 simplified gives 493/126
So, 54/14 + 2/36 = 493/126
In mixed form: 3115/126

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