Add 54/9 and 3/14
1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 3/14
54/9 + 3/14 is 87/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
54/9 = 54 × 14/9 × 14 = 756/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
3/14 = 3 × 9/14 × 9 = 27/126 - Add the two like fractions:
756/126 + 27/126 = 756 + 27/126 = 783/126 - 783/126 simplified gives 87/14
- So, 54/9 + 3/14 = 87/14
In mixed form: 63/14
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