Add 54/3 and 14/56
1st number: 18 0/3, 2nd number: 14/56
54/3 + 14/56 is 73/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
54/3 = 54 × 56/3 × 56 = 3024/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/168 + 42/168 = 3024 + 42/168 = 3066/168 - 3066/168 simplified gives 73/4
- So, 54/3 + 14/56 = 73/4
In mixed form: 181/4
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