Add 14/45 and 24/54
14/45 + 24/54 is 34/45.
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,
24/54 = 24 × 5/54 × 5 = 120/270 - Add the two like fractions:
84/270 + 120/270 = 84 + 120/270 = 204/270 - 204/270 simplified gives 34/45
- So, 14/45 + 24/54 = 34/45
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