Add 14/49 and 5/54
14/49 + 5/54 is 143/378.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 54 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
14/49 = 14 × 54/49 × 54 = 756/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
5/54 = 5 × 49/54 × 49 = 245/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
756/2646 + 245/2646 = 756 + 245/2646 = 1001/2646 - 1001/2646 simplified gives 143/378
- So, 14/49 + 5/54 = 143/378
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