Add 14/54 and 50/70
14/54 + 50/70 is 184/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 70 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 70 × 27 = 1890,
50/70 = 50 × 27/70 × 27 = 1350/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
490/1890 + 1350/1890 = 490 + 1350/1890 = 1840/1890 - 1840/1890 simplified gives 184/189
- So, 14/54 + 50/70 = 184/189
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