Add 49/54 and 20/4
1st number: 49/54, 2nd number: 5 0/4
49/54 + 20/4 is 319/54.
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,
49/54 = 49 × 2/54 × 2 = 98/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
20/4 = 20 × 27/4 × 27 = 540/108 - Add the two like fractions:
98/108 + 540/108 = 98 + 540/108 = 638/108 - 638/108 simplified gives 319/54
- So, 49/54 + 20/4 = 319/54
In mixed form: 549/54
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