Add 14/12 and 7/54
1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 7/54
14/12 + 7/54 is 35/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
14/12 = 14 × 9/12 × 9 = 126/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
7/54 = 7 × 2/54 × 2 = 14/108 - Add the two like fractions:
126/108 + 14/108 = 126 + 14/108 = 140/108 - 140/108 simplified gives 35/27
- So, 14/12 + 7/54 = 35/27
In mixed form: 18/27
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