Add 14/45 and 15/54
14/45 + 15/54 is 53/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
14/45 = 14 × 6/45 × 6 = 84/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
15/54 = 15 × 5/54 × 5 = 75/270 - Add the two like fractions:
84/270 + 75/270 = 84 + 75/270 = 159/270 - 159/270 simplified gives 53/90
- So, 14/45 + 15/54 = 53/90
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