Add 2/14 and 28/54, Solve 2/14 + 28/54 as a fraction

Add 2/14 and 28/54

2/14 + 28/54 is 125/189.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 54 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
2/14 = 2 × 27/14 × 27 = 54/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
28/54 = 28 × 7/54 × 7 = 196/378
Add the two like fractions:
54/378 + 196/378 = 54 + 196/378 = 250/378
250/378 simplified gives 125/189
So, 2/14 + 28/54 = 125/189

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