Add 20/36 and 49/54
20/36 + 49/54 is 79/54.
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,
49/54 = 49 × 2/54 × 2 = 98/108 - Add the two like fractions:
60/108 + 98/108 = 60 + 98/108 = 158/108 - 158/108 simplified gives 79/54
- So, 20/36 + 49/54 = 79/54
In mixed form: 125/54
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