Add 54/15 and 2/14
1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 2/14
54/15 + 2/14 is 131/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
54/15 = 54 × 14/15 × 14 = 756/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
2/14 = 2 × 15/14 × 15 = 30/210 - Add the two like fractions:
756/210 + 30/210 = 756 + 30/210 = 786/210 - 786/210 simplified gives 131/35
- So, 54/15 + 2/14 = 131/35
In mixed form: 326/35
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