Add 7/54 and 14/3
1st number: 7/54, 2nd number: 4 2/3
7/54 + 14/3 is 259/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 3 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
7/54 = 7 × 1/54 × 1 = 7/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
14/3 = 14 × 18/3 × 18 = 252/54 - Add the two like fractions:
7/54 + 252/54 = 7 + 252/54 = 259/54 - So, 7/54 + 14/3 = 259/54
In mixed form: 443/54
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