Add 14/54 and 40/50
14/54 + 40/50 is 143/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
14/54 = 14 × 25/54 × 25 = 350/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
40/50 = 40 × 27/50 × 27 = 1080/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
350/1350 + 1080/1350 = 350 + 1080/1350 = 1430/1350 - 1430/1350 simplified gives 143/135
- So, 14/54 + 40/50 = 143/135
In mixed form: 18/135
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