Add 20/3 and 49/54
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 49/54
20/3 + 49/54 is 409/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
20/3 = 20 × 18/3 × 18 = 360/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
49/54 = 49 × 1/54 × 1 = 49/54 - Add the two like fractions:
360/54 + 49/54 = 360 + 49/54 = 409/54 - So, 20/3 + 49/54 = 409/54
In mixed form: 731/54
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