Add 54/63 and 5/14
54/63 + 5/14 is 17/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
54/63 = 54 × 2/63 × 2 = 108/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
5/14 = 5 × 9/14 × 9 = 45/126 - Add the two like fractions:
108/126 + 45/126 = 108 + 45/126 = 153/126 - 153/126 simplified gives 17/14
- So, 54/63 + 5/14 = 17/14
In mixed form: 13/14
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