Add 20/25 and 49/54
20/25 + 49/54 is 461/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
20/25 = 20 × 54/25 × 54 = 1080/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
49/54 = 49 × 25/54 × 25 = 1225/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/1350 + 1225/1350 = 1080 + 1225/1350 = 2305/1350 - 2305/1350 simplified gives 461/270
- So, 20/25 + 49/54 = 461/270
In mixed form: 1191/270
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