Add 54/10 and 20/54
1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 20/54
54/10 + 20/54 is 779/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
54/10 = 54 × 27/10 × 27 = 1458/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
20/54 = 20 × 5/54 × 5 = 100/270 - Add the two like fractions:
1458/270 + 100/270 = 1458 + 100/270 = 1558/270 - 1558/270 simplified gives 779/135
- So, 54/10 + 20/54 = 779/135
In mixed form: 5104/135
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