Add 2/54 and 20/75
2/54 + 20/75 is 41/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 75 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
2/54 = 2 × 25/54 × 25 = 50/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
20/75 = 20 × 18/75 × 18 = 360/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
50/1350 + 360/1350 = 50 + 360/1350 = 410/1350 - 410/1350 simplified gives 41/135
- So, 2/54 + 20/75 = 41/135
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