Add 2/54 and 6/14
2/54 + 6/14 is 88/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 14 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
2/54 = 2 × 7/54 × 7 = 14/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
6/14 = 6 × 27/14 × 27 = 162/378 - Add the two like fractions:
14/378 + 162/378 = 14 + 162/378 = 176/378 - 176/378 simplified gives 88/189
- So, 2/54 + 6/14 = 88/189
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