Add 10/18 and 20/54
10/18 + 20/54 is 25/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
10/18 = 10 × 3/18 × 3 = 30/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
20/54 = 20 × 1/54 × 1 = 20/54 - Add the two like fractions:
30/54 + 20/54 = 30 + 20/54 = 50/54 - 50/54 simplified gives 25/27
- So, 10/18 + 20/54 = 25/27
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