Add 54/14 and 9/15
1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 9/15
54/14 + 9/15 is 156/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
54/14 = 54 × 15/14 × 15 = 810/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
9/15 = 9 × 14/15 × 14 = 126/210 - Add the two like fractions:
810/210 + 126/210 = 810 + 126/210 = 936/210 - 936/210 simplified gives 156/35
- So, 54/14 + 9/15 = 156/35
In mixed form: 416/35
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