Add 20/54 and 15/30
20/54 + 15/30 is 47/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 30 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
20/54 = 20 × 5/54 × 5 = 100/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
15/30 = 15 × 9/30 × 9 = 135/270 - Add the two like fractions:
100/270 + 135/270 = 100 + 135/270 = 235/270 - 235/270 simplified gives 47/54
- So, 20/54 + 15/30 = 47/54
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