Add 54/75 and 14/36
54/75 + 14/36 is 499/450.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
54/75 = 54 × 12/75 × 12 = 648/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
14/36 = 14 × 25/36 × 25 = 350/900 - Add the two like fractions:
648/900 + 350/900 = 648 + 350/900 = 998/900 - 998/900 simplified gives 499/450
- So, 54/75 + 14/36 = 499/450
In mixed form: 149/450
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