Add 14/54 and 20/60
14/54 + 20/60 is 16/27.
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,
14/54 = 14 × 10/54 × 10 = 140/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
20/60 = 20 × 9/60 × 9 = 180/540 - Add the two like fractions:
140/540 + 180/540 = 140 + 180/540 = 320/540 - 320/540 simplified gives 16/27
- So, 14/54 + 20/60 = 16/27
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