Add 2/14 and 50/54
2/14 + 50/54 is 202/189.
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,
50/54 = 50 × 7/54 × 7 = 350/378 - Add the two like fractions:
54/378 + 350/378 = 54 + 350/378 = 404/378 - 404/378 simplified gives 202/189
- So, 2/14 + 50/54 = 202/189
In mixed form: 113/189
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/14+50/54 2/28+50/54 6/14+50/54 2/42+50/54 10/14+50/54 2/70+50/54 2/98+50/54