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Add 14/35 and 12/54

14/35 + 12/54 is 28/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    14/35 = 14 × 54/35 × 54 = 756/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    12/54 = 12 × 35/54 × 35 = 420/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/1890 + 420/1890 = 756 + 420/1890 = 1176/1890
  5. 1176/1890 simplified gives 28/45
  6. So, 14/35 + 12/54 = 28/45

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