Add 54/6 and 14/56
1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 14/56
54/6 + 14/56 is 37/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
54/6 = 54 × 28/6 × 28 = 1512/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/168 + 42/168 = 1512 + 42/168 = 1554/168 - 1554/168 simplified gives 37/4
- So, 54/6 + 14/56 = 37/4
In mixed form: 91/4
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