Add 54/12 and 18/20
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 18/20
54/12 + 18/20 is 27/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
54/12 = 54 × 5/12 × 5 = 270/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
18/20 = 18 × 3/20 × 3 = 54/60 - Add the two like fractions:
270/60 + 54/60 = 270 + 54/60 = 324/60 - 324/60 simplified gives 27/5
- So, 54/12 + 18/20 = 27/5
In mixed form: 52/5
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