Add 20/54 and 16/45
20/54 + 16/45 is 98/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 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 45 × 6 = 270,
16/45 = 16 × 6/45 × 6 = 96/270 - Add the two like fractions:
100/270 + 96/270 = 100 + 96/270 = 196/270 - 196/270 simplified gives 98/135
- So, 20/54 + 16/45 = 98/135
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