Add 14/54 and 8/45
14/54 + 8/45 is 59/135.
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,
8/45 = 8 × 6/45 × 6 = 48/270 - Add the two like fractions:
70/270 + 48/270 = 70 + 48/270 = 118/270 - 118/270 simplified gives 59/135
- So, 14/54 + 8/45 = 59/135
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