Add 9/54 and 40/14, Solve 9/54 + 2 12/14 as a fraction

Add 9/54 and 40/14

1^st number: 9/54, 2^nd number: 2 12/14

9/54 + 40/14 is 127/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 14 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
9/54 = 9 × 7/54 × 7 = 63/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
40/14 = 40 × 27/14 × 27 = 1080/378
Add the two like fractions:
63/378 + 1080/378 = 63 + 1080/378 = 1143/378
1143/378 simplified gives 127/42
So, 9/54 + 40/14 = 127/42
In mixed form: 31/42

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