Add 4/12 and 14/54
4/12 + 14/54 is 16/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
4/12 = 4 × 9/12 × 9 = 36/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
14/54 = 14 × 2/54 × 2 = 28/108 - Add the two like fractions:
36/108 + 28/108 = 36 + 28/108 = 64/108 - 64/108 simplified gives 16/27
- So, 4/12 + 14/54 = 16/27
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