Add 3/54 and 20/4
1st number: 3/54, 2nd number: 5 0/4
3/54 + 20/4 is 91/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
3/54 = 3 × 2/54 × 2 = 6/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
20/4 = 20 × 27/4 × 27 = 540/108 - Add the two like fractions:
6/108 + 540/108 = 6 + 540/108 = 546/108 - 546/108 simplified gives 91/18
- So, 3/54 + 20/4 = 91/18
In mixed form: 51/18
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