Add 14/54 and 8/60
14/54 + 8/60 is 53/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
14/54 = 14 × 10/54 × 10 = 140/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
8/60 = 8 × 9/60 × 9 = 72/540 - Add the two like fractions:
140/540 + 72/540 = 140 + 72/540 = 212/540 - 212/540 simplified gives 53/135
- So, 14/54 + 8/60 = 53/135
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