Add 20/70 and 10/54
20/70 + 10/54 is 89/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
20/70 = 20 × 27/70 × 27 = 540/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
10/54 = 10 × 35/54 × 35 = 350/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
540/1890 + 350/1890 = 540 + 350/1890 = 890/1890 - 890/1890 simplified gives 89/189
- So, 20/70 + 10/54 = 89/189
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