Add 4/20 and 2/54
4/20 + 2/54 is 32/135.
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,
4/20 = 4 × 27/20 × 27 = 108/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
2/54 = 2 × 10/54 × 10 = 20/540 - Add the two like fractions:
108/540 + 20/540 = 108 + 20/540 = 128/540 - 128/540 simplified gives 32/135
- So, 4/20 + 2/54 = 32/135
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