Add 54/14 and 6/4, Solve 3 12/14 + 1 2/4 as a fraction

Add 54/14 and 6/4

1^st number: 3 12/14, 2^nd number: 1 2/4

54/14 + 6/4 is 75/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 4 is 28

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
54/14 = 54 × 2/14 × 2 = 108/28
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
6/4 = 6 × 7/4 × 7 = 42/28
Add the two like fractions:
108/28 + 42/28 = 108 + 42/28 = 150/28
150/28 simplified gives 75/14
So, 54/14 + 6/4 = 75/14
In mixed form: 55/14

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