Add 14/54 and 18/48
14/54 + 18/48 is 137/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
14/54 = 14 × 8/54 × 8 = 112/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
18/48 = 18 × 9/48 × 9 = 162/432 - Add the two like fractions:
112/432 + 162/432 = 112 + 162/432 = 274/432 - 274/432 simplified gives 137/216
- So, 14/54 + 18/48 = 137/216
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