Add 3/54 and 14/4
1st number: 3/54, 2nd number: 3 2/4
3/54 + 14/4 is 32/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
3/54 = 3 × 2/54 × 2 = 6/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
14/4 = 14 × 27/4 × 27 = 378/108 - Add the two like fractions:
6/108 + 378/108 = 6 + 378/108 = 384/108 - 384/108 simplified gives 32/9
- So, 3/54 + 14/4 = 32/9
In mixed form: 35/9
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