Add 3/54 and 10/20
3/54 + 10/20 is 5/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 20 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
3/54 = 3 × 10/54 × 10 = 30/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
10/20 = 10 × 27/20 × 27 = 270/540 - Add the two like fractions:
30/540 + 270/540 = 30 + 270/540 = 300/540 - 300/540 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 3/54 + 10/20 = 5/9
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