Add 20/36 and 42/54
20/36 + 42/54 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
20/36 = 20 × 3/36 × 3 = 60/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
42/54 = 42 × 2/54 × 2 = 84/108 - Add the two like fractions:
60/108 + 84/108 = 60 + 84/108 = 144/108 - 144/108 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 20/36 + 42/54 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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