Add 2/14 and 14/54
2/14 + 14/54 is 76/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
2/14 = 2 × 27/14 × 27 = 54/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
14/54 = 14 × 7/54 × 7 = 98/378 - Add the two like fractions:
54/378 + 98/378 = 54 + 98/378 = 152/378 - 152/378 simplified gives 76/189
- So, 2/14 + 14/54 = 76/189
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