Add 14/54 and 5/45
14/54 + 5/45 is 10/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
14/54 = 14 × 5/54 × 5 = 70/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
5/45 = 5 × 6/45 × 6 = 30/270 - Add the two like fractions:
70/270 + 30/270 = 70 + 30/270 = 100/270 - 100/270 simplified gives 10/27
- So, 14/54 + 5/45 = 10/27
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