Add 14/5 and 3/54
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 3/54
14/5 + 3/54 is 257/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
14/5 = 14 × 54/5 × 54 = 756/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
3/54 = 3 × 5/54 × 5 = 15/270 - Add the two like fractions:
756/270 + 15/270 = 756 + 15/270 = 771/270 - 771/270 simplified gives 257/90
- So, 14/5 + 3/54 = 257/90
In mixed form: 277/90
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