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Add 14/60 and 14/54

14/60 + 14/54 is 133/270.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 54 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
    14/60 = 14 × 9/60 × 9 = 126/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
    14/54 = 14 × 10/54 × 10 = 140/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/540 + 140/540 = 126 + 140/540 = 266/540
  5. 266/540 simplified gives 133/270
  6. So, 14/60 + 14/54 = 133/270

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