Add 20/10 and 35/54
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 35/54
20/10 + 35/54 is 143/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
20/10 = 20 × 27/10 × 27 = 540/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
35/54 = 35 × 5/54 × 5 = 175/270 - Add the two like fractions:
540/270 + 175/270 = 540 + 175/270 = 715/270 - 715/270 simplified gives 143/54
- So, 20/10 + 35/54 = 143/54
In mixed form: 235/54
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