Add 4/54 and 2/20
4/54 + 2/20 is 47/270.
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,
4/54 = 4 × 10/54 × 10 = 40/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
2/20 = 2 × 27/20 × 27 = 54/540 - Add the two like fractions:
40/540 + 54/540 = 40 + 54/540 = 94/540 - 94/540 simplified gives 47/270
- So, 4/54 + 2/20 = 47/270
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