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Add 54/14 and 70/18

1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 3 16/18

54/14 + 70/18 is 488/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    54/14 = 54 × 9/14 × 9 = 486/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    70/18 = 70 × 7/18 × 7 = 490/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/126 + 490/126 = 486 + 490/126 = 976/126
  5. 976/126 simplified gives 488/63
  6. So, 54/14 + 70/18 = 488/63
    In mixed form: 747/63

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