Add 54/14 and 2/72, Solve 3 12/14 + 2/72 as a fraction

Add 54/14 and 2/72

1^st number: 3 12/14, 2^nd number: 2/72

54/14 + 2/72 is 979/252.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 72 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
54/14 = 54 × 36/14 × 36 = 1944/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
2/72 = 2 × 7/72 × 7 = 14/504
Add the two like fractions:
1944/504 + 14/504 = 1944 + 14/504 = 1958/504
1958/504 simplified gives 979/252
So, 54/14 + 2/72 = 979/252
In mixed form: 3223/252

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