Add 5/20 and 10/54
5/20 + 10/54 is 47/108.
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,
5/20 = 5 × 27/20 × 27 = 135/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
10/54 = 10 × 10/54 × 10 = 100/540 - Add the two like fractions:
135/540 + 100/540 = 135 + 100/540 = 235/540 - 235/540 simplified gives 47/108
- So, 5/20 + 10/54 = 47/108
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