Add 14/30 and 28/54
14/30 + 28/54 is 133/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
14/30 = 14 × 9/30 × 9 = 126/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
28/54 = 28 × 5/54 × 5 = 140/270 - Add the two like fractions:
126/270 + 140/270 = 126 + 140/270 = 266/270 - 266/270 simplified gives 133/135
- So, 14/30 + 28/54 = 133/135
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