Add 14/45 and 27/54
14/45 + 27/54 is 73/90.
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,
27/54 = 27 × 5/54 × 5 = 135/270 - Add the two like fractions:
84/270 + 135/270 = 84 + 135/270 = 219/270 - 219/270 simplified gives 73/90
- So, 14/45 + 27/54 = 73/90
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 28/45+27/54 14/90+27/54 42/45+27/54 14/45+81/54 70/45+27/54 98/45+27/54