Add 20/30 and 48/54
20/30 + 48/54 is 14/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
20/30 = 20 × 9/30 × 9 = 180/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
48/54 = 48 × 5/54 × 5 = 240/270 - Add the two like fractions:
180/270 + 240/270 = 180 + 240/270 = 420/270 - 420/270 simplified gives 14/9
- So, 20/30 + 48/54 = 14/9
In mixed form: 15/9
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