Add 54/12 and 28/20
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 1 8/20
54/12 + 28/20 is 59/10.
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,
28/20 = 28 × 3/20 × 3 = 84/60 - Add the two like fractions:
270/60 + 84/60 = 270 + 84/60 = 354/60 - 354/60 simplified gives 59/10
- So, 54/12 + 28/20 = 59/10
In mixed form: 59/10
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