Add 54/14 and 3/8
1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 3/8
54/14 + 3/8 is 237/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 8 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
54/14 = 54 × 4/14 × 4 = 216/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
3/8 = 3 × 7/8 × 7 = 21/56 - Add the two like fractions:
216/56 + 21/56 = 216 + 21/56 = 237/56 - So, 54/14 + 3/8 = 237/56
In mixed form: 413/56
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