Add 14/28 and 50/54
14/28 + 50/54 is 77/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 54 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
14/28 = 14 × 27/28 × 27 = 378/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
50/54 = 50 × 14/54 × 14 = 700/756 - Add the two like fractions:
378/756 + 700/756 = 378 + 700/756 = 1078/756 - 1078/756 simplified gives 77/54
- So, 14/28 + 50/54 = 77/54
In mixed form: 123/54
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