Add 12/20 and 25/54
12/20 + 25/54 is 287/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 54 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
12/20 = 12 × 27/20 × 27 = 324/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
25/54 = 25 × 10/54 × 10 = 250/540 - Add the two like fractions:
324/540 + 250/540 = 324 + 250/540 = 574/540 - 574/540 simplified gives 287/270
- So, 12/20 + 25/54 = 287/270
In mixed form: 117/270
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