Add 14/54 and 48/63
14/54 + 48/63 is 193/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 63 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 63 × 6 = 378,
48/63 = 48 × 6/63 × 6 = 288/378 - Add the two like fractions:
98/378 + 288/378 = 98 + 288/378 = 386/378 - 386/378 simplified gives 193/189
- So, 14/54 + 48/63 = 193/189
In mixed form: 14/189
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