Add 16/20 and 14/54
16/20 + 14/54 is 143/135.
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,
16/20 = 16 × 27/20 × 27 = 432/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
14/54 = 14 × 10/54 × 10 = 140/540 - Add the two like fractions:
432/540 + 140/540 = 432 + 140/540 = 572/540 - 572/540 simplified gives 143/135
- So, 16/20 + 14/54 = 143/135
In mixed form: 18/135
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