Add 35/54 and 20/45
35/54 + 20/45 is 59/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
35/54 = 35 × 5/54 × 5 = 175/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
20/45 = 20 × 6/45 × 6 = 120/270 - Add the two like fractions:
175/270 + 120/270 = 175 + 120/270 = 295/270 - 295/270 simplified gives 59/54
- So, 35/54 + 20/45 = 59/54
In mixed form: 15/54
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