Add 20/54 and 21/28
20/54 + 21/28 is 121/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 28 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
20/54 = 20 × 14/54 × 14 = 280/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
21/28 = 21 × 27/28 × 27 = 567/756 - Add the two like fractions:
280/756 + 567/756 = 280 + 567/756 = 847/756 - 847/756 simplified gives 121/108
- So, 20/54 + 21/28 = 121/108
In mixed form: 113/108
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