Add 20/6 and 28/54, Solve 3 2/6 + 28/54 as a fraction

Add 20/6 and 28/54

1^st number: 3 2/6, 2^nd number: 28/54

20/6 + 28/54 is 104/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 54 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
20/6 = 20 × 9/6 × 9 = 180/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
28/54 = 28 × 1/54 × 1 = 28/54
Add the two like fractions:
180/54 + 28/54 = 180 + 28/54 = 208/54
208/54 simplified gives 104/27
So, 20/6 + 28/54 = 104/27
In mixed form: 323/27

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