Add 5/20 and 45/54
5/20 + 45/54 is 13/12.
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,
45/54 = 45 × 10/54 × 10 = 450/540 - Add the two like fractions:
135/540 + 450/540 = 135 + 450/540 = 585/540 - 585/540 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 5/20 + 45/54 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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