Add 54/60 and 14/18
54/60 + 14/18 is 151/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
54/60 = 54 × 3/60 × 3 = 162/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
14/18 = 14 × 10/18 × 10 = 140/180 - Add the two like fractions:
162/180 + 140/180 = 162 + 140/180 = 302/180 - 302/180 simplified gives 151/90
- So, 54/60 + 14/18 = 151/90
In mixed form: 161/90
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