Add 20/54 and 2/12
20/54 + 2/12 is 29/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 12 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
20/54 = 20 × 2/54 × 2 = 40/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
2/12 = 2 × 9/12 × 9 = 18/108 - Add the two like fractions:
40/108 + 18/108 = 40 + 18/108 = 58/108 - 58/108 simplified gives 29/54
- So, 20/54 + 2/12 = 29/54
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