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Add 14/54 and 54/35

1st number: 14/54, 2nd number: 1 19/35

14/54 + 54/35 is 1703/945.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    14/54 = 14 × 35/54 × 35 = 490/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    54/35 = 54 × 54/35 × 54 = 2916/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/1890 + 2916/1890 = 490 + 2916/1890 = 3406/1890
  5. 3406/1890 simplified gives 1703/945
  6. So, 14/54 + 54/35 = 1703/945
    In mixed form: 1758/945

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