Add 14/36 and 6/54
14/36 + 6/54 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
14/36 = 14 × 3/36 × 3 = 42/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
6/54 = 6 × 2/54 × 2 = 12/108 - Add the two like fractions:
42/108 + 12/108 = 42 + 12/108 = 54/108 - 54/108 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 14/36 + 6/54 = 1/2
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