Add 14/54 and 5/20
14/54 + 5/20 is 55/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 20 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 20 × 27 = 540,
5/20 = 5 × 27/20 × 27 = 135/540 - Add the two like fractions:
140/540 + 135/540 = 140 + 135/540 = 275/540 - 275/540 simplified gives 55/108
- So, 14/54 + 5/20 = 55/108
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