Add 8/3 and 54/14, Solve 2 2/3 + 3 12/14 as a fraction

Add 8/3 and 54/14

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

8/3 + 54/14 is 137/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
8/3 = 8 × 14/3 × 14 = 112/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
54/14 = 54 × 3/14 × 3 = 162/42
Add the two like fractions:
112/42 + 162/42 = 112 + 162/42 = 274/42
274/42 simplified gives 137/21
So, 8/3 + 54/14 = 137/21
In mixed form: 611/21

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