Add 2/14 and 4/54
2/14 + 4/54 is 41/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
4/54 = 4 × 7/54 × 7 = 28/378 - Add the two like fractions:
54/378 + 28/378 = 54 + 28/378 = 82/378 - 82/378 simplified gives 41/189
- So, 2/14 + 4/54 = 41/189
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