Add 14/54 and 20/35
14/54 + 20/35 is 157/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
14/54 = 14 × 35/54 × 35 = 490/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
20/35 = 20 × 54/35 × 54 = 1080/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
490/1890 + 1080/1890 = 490 + 1080/1890 = 1570/1890 - 1570/1890 simplified gives 157/189
- So, 14/54 + 20/35 = 157/189
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