Add 54/14 and 2/45
1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 2/45
54/14 + 2/45 is 1229/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
54/14 = 54 × 45/14 × 45 = 2430/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
2/45 = 2 × 14/45 × 14 = 28/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/630 + 28/630 = 2430 + 28/630 = 2458/630 - 2458/630 simplified gives 1229/315
- So, 54/14 + 2/45 = 1229/315
In mixed form: 3284/315
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