Add 54/14 and 4/5
1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 4/5
54/14 + 4/5 is 163/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 5 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
54/14 = 54 × 5/14 × 5 = 270/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
4/5 = 4 × 14/5 × 14 = 56/70 - Add the two like fractions:
270/70 + 56/70 = 270 + 56/70 = 326/70 - 326/70 simplified gives 163/35
- So, 54/14 + 4/5 = 163/35
In mixed form: 423/35
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