Add 20/90 and 10/54
20/90 + 10/54 is 11/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
20/90 = 20 × 3/90 × 3 = 60/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
10/54 = 10 × 5/54 × 5 = 50/270 - Add the two like fractions:
60/270 + 50/270 = 60 + 50/270 = 110/270 - 110/270 simplified gives 11/27
- So, 20/90 + 10/54 = 11/27
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