Add 3/14 and 54/56
3/14 + 54/56 is 33/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
3/14 = 3 × 4/14 × 4 = 12/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
54/56 = 54 × 1/56 × 1 = 54/56 - Add the two like fractions:
12/56 + 54/56 = 12 + 54/56 = 66/56 - 66/56 simplified gives 33/28
- So, 3/14 + 54/56 = 33/28
In mixed form: 15/28
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