Add 14/54 and 75/81
14/54 + 75/81 is 32/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
14/54 = 14 × 3/54 × 3 = 42/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
75/81 = 75 × 2/81 × 2 = 150/162 - Add the two like fractions:
42/162 + 150/162 = 42 + 150/162 = 192/162 - 192/162 simplified gives 32/27
- So, 14/54 + 75/81 = 32/27
In mixed form: 15/27
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