Add 3/20 and 40/54
3/20 + 40/54 is 481/540.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 54 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
3/20 = 3 × 27/20 × 27 = 81/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
40/54 = 40 × 10/54 × 10 = 400/540 - Add the two like fractions:
81/540 + 400/540 = 81 + 400/540 = 481/540 - So, 3/20 + 40/54 = 481/540
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