Add 54/14 and 27/49, Solve 3 12/14 + 27/49 as a fraction

Add 54/14 and 27/49

1^st number: 3 12/14, 2^nd number: 27/49

54/14 + 27/49 is 216/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 49 is 98

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
54/14 = 54 × 7/14 × 7 = 378/98
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
27/49 = 27 × 2/49 × 2 = 54/98
Add the two like fractions:
378/98 + 54/98 = 378 + 54/98 = 432/98
432/98 simplified gives 216/49
So, 54/14 + 27/49 = 216/49
In mixed form: 420/49

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