Add 14/54 and 24/42
14/54 + 24/42 is 157/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 42 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
14/54 = 14 × 7/54 × 7 = 98/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
24/42 = 24 × 9/42 × 9 = 216/378 - Add the two like fractions:
98/378 + 216/378 = 98 + 216/378 = 314/378 - 314/378 simplified gives 157/189
- So, 14/54 + 24/42 = 157/189
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