Add 54/75 and 14/9
1st number: 54/75, 2nd number: 1 5/9
54/75 + 14/9 is 512/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
54/75 = 54 × 3/75 × 3 = 162/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
14/9 = 14 × 25/9 × 25 = 350/225 - Add the two like fractions:
162/225 + 350/225 = 162 + 350/225 = 512/225 - So, 54/75 + 14/9 = 512/225
In mixed form: 262/225
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