Add 20/54 and 75/90
20/54 + 75/90 is 65/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 90 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 90 × 3 = 270,
75/90 = 75 × 3/90 × 3 = 225/270 - Add the two like fractions:
100/270 + 225/270 = 100 + 225/270 = 325/270 - 325/270 simplified gives 65/54
- So, 20/54 + 75/90 = 65/54
In mixed form: 111/54
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