Add 14/54 and 9/21
14/54 + 9/21 is 130/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 21 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
14/54 = 14 × 7/54 × 7 = 98/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 18 = 378,
9/21 = 9 × 18/21 × 18 = 162/378 - Add the two like fractions:
98/378 + 162/378 = 98 + 162/378 = 260/378 - 260/378 simplified gives 130/189
- So, 14/54 + 9/21 = 130/189
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