Add 12/54 and 20/60
12/54 + 20/60 is 5/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
12/54 = 12 × 10/54 × 10 = 120/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
20/60 = 20 × 9/60 × 9 = 180/540 - Add the two like fractions:
120/540 + 180/540 = 120 + 180/540 = 300/540 - 300/540 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 12/54 + 20/60 = 5/9
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