Add 54/14 and 2/18
1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 2/18
54/14 + 2/18 is 250/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
54/14 = 54 × 9/14 × 9 = 486/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
2/18 = 2 × 7/18 × 7 = 14/126 - Add the two like fractions:
486/126 + 14/126 = 486 + 14/126 = 500/126 - 500/126 simplified gives 250/63
- So, 54/14 + 2/18 = 250/63
In mixed form: 361/63
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