Add 20/54 and 2/10
20/54 + 2/10 is 77/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
20/54 = 20 × 5/54 × 5 = 100/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
2/10 = 2 × 27/10 × 27 = 54/270 - Add the two like fractions:
100/270 + 54/270 = 100 + 54/270 = 154/270 - 154/270 simplified gives 77/135
- So, 20/54 + 2/10 = 77/135
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