Add 2/54 and 14/48
2/54 + 14/48 is 71/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
2/54 = 2 × 8/54 × 8 = 16/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
14/48 = 14 × 9/48 × 9 = 126/432 - Add the two like fractions:
16/432 + 126/432 = 16 + 126/432 = 142/432 - 142/432 simplified gives 71/216
- So, 2/54 + 14/48 = 71/216
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