Add 20/56 and 10/81
20/56 + 10/81 is 545/1134.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 81 is 4536
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
20/56 = 20 × 81/56 × 81 = 1620/4536 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
10/81 = 10 × 56/81 × 56 = 560/4536 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/4536 + 560/4536 = 1620 + 560/4536 = 2180/4536 - 2180/4536 simplified gives 545/1134
- So, 20/56 + 10/81 = 545/1134
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