Add 14/56 and 49/54
14/56 + 49/54 is 125/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
14/56 = 14 × 27/56 × 27 = 378/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
49/54 = 49 × 28/54 × 28 = 1372/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
378/1512 + 1372/1512 = 378 + 1372/1512 = 1750/1512 - 1750/1512 simplified gives 125/108
- So, 14/56 + 49/54 = 125/108
In mixed form: 117/108
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