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Add 6/14 and 35/54

6/14 + 35/54 is 407/378.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 54 is 378

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
    6/14 = 6 × 27/14 × 27 = 162/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
    35/54 = 35 × 7/54 × 7 = 245/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/378 + 245/378 = 162 + 245/378 = 407/378
  5. So, 6/14 + 35/54 = 407/378
    In mixed form: 129/378

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