Add 14/56 and 5/81
14/56 + 5/81 is 101/324.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 81 is 4536
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
14/56 = 14 × 81/56 × 81 = 1134/4536 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
5/81 = 5 × 56/81 × 56 = 280/4536 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/4536 + 280/4536 = 1134 + 280/4536 = 1414/4536 - 1414/4536 simplified gives 101/324
- So, 14/56 + 5/81 = 101/324
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