Add 54/20 and 3/42, Solve 2 14/20 + 3/42 as a fraction

Add 54/20 and 3/42

1^st number: 2 14/20, 2^nd number: 3/42

54/20 + 3/42 is 97/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 42 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
54/20 = 54 × 21/20 × 21 = 1134/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
3/42 = 3 × 10/42 × 10 = 30/420
Add the two like fractions:
1134/420 + 30/420 = 1134 + 30/420 = 1164/420
1164/420 simplified gives 97/35
So, 54/20 + 3/42 = 97/35
In mixed form: 227/35

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