Add 54/18 and 2/20
1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 2/20
54/18 + 2/20 is 31/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
54/18 = 54 × 10/18 × 10 = 540/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
2/20 = 2 × 9/20 × 9 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
540/180 + 18/180 = 540 + 18/180 = 558/180 - 558/180 simplified gives 31/10
- So, 54/18 + 2/20 = 31/10
In mixed form: 31/10
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