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Add 14/54 and 28/7

1st number: 14/54, 2nd number: 4 0/7

14/54 + 28/7 is 115/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 7 is 378

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
    14/54 = 14 × 7/54 × 7 = 98/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
    28/7 = 28 × 54/7 × 54 = 1512/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/378 + 1512/378 = 98 + 1512/378 = 1610/378
  5. 1610/378 simplified gives 115/27
  6. So, 14/54 + 28/7 = 115/27
    In mixed form: 47/27

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