Add 54/84 and 14/30
54/84 + 14/30 is 233/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 30 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
54/84 = 54 × 5/84 × 5 = 270/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
14/30 = 14 × 14/30 × 14 = 196/420 - Add the two like fractions:
270/420 + 196/420 = 270 + 196/420 = 466/420 - 466/420 simplified gives 233/210
- So, 54/84 + 14/30 = 233/210
In mixed form: 123/210
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