Add 20/54 and 24/30
20/54 + 24/30 is 158/135.
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,
24/30 = 24 × 9/30 × 9 = 216/270 - Add the two like fractions:
100/270 + 216/270 = 100 + 216/270 = 316/270 - 316/270 simplified gives 158/135
- So, 20/54 + 24/30 = 158/135
In mixed form: 123/135
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