Add 20/6 and 32/54
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 32/54
20/6 + 32/54 is 106/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
32/54 = 32 × 1/54 × 1 = 32/54 - Add the two like fractions:
180/54 + 32/54 = 180 + 32/54 = 212/54 - 212/54 simplified gives 106/27
- So, 20/6 + 32/54 = 106/27
In mixed form: 325/27
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