Add 5/27 and 20/54
5/27 + 20/54 is 5/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
5/27 = 5 × 2/27 × 2 = 10/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
20/54 = 20 × 1/54 × 1 = 20/54 - Add the two like fractions:
10/54 + 20/54 = 10 + 20/54 = 30/54 - 30/54 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 5/27 + 20/54 = 5/9
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