Add 20/24 and 1/54
20/24 + 1/54 is 23/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
20/24 = 20 × 9/24 × 9 = 180/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
1/54 = 1 × 4/54 × 4 = 4/216 - Add the two like fractions:
180/216 + 4/216 = 180 + 4/216 = 184/216 - 184/216 simplified gives 23/27
- So, 20/24 + 1/54 = 23/27
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