Add 8/14 and 28/54
8/14 + 28/54 is 206/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
8/14 = 8 × 27/14 × 27 = 216/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
28/54 = 28 × 7/54 × 7 = 196/378 - Add the two like fractions:
216/378 + 196/378 = 216 + 196/378 = 412/378 - 412/378 simplified gives 206/189
- So, 8/14 + 28/54 = 206/189
In mixed form: 117/189
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