Add 3/14 and 50/54
3/14 + 50/54 is 431/378.
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,
3/14 = 3 × 27/14 × 27 = 81/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
50/54 = 50 × 7/54 × 7 = 350/378 - Add the two like fractions:
81/378 + 350/378 = 81 + 350/378 = 431/378 - So, 3/14 + 50/54 = 431/378
In mixed form: 153/378
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