Add 54/14 and 8/36
1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 8/36
54/14 + 8/36 is 257/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
54/14 = 54 × 18/14 × 18 = 972/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
8/36 = 8 × 7/36 × 7 = 56/252 - Add the two like fractions:
972/252 + 56/252 = 972 + 56/252 = 1028/252 - 1028/252 simplified gives 257/63
- So, 54/14 + 8/36 = 257/63
In mixed form: 45/63
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