Add 54/20 and 36/56
1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 36/56
54/20 + 36/56 is 117/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
54/20 = 54 × 14/20 × 14 = 756/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
36/56 = 36 × 5/56 × 5 = 180/280 - Add the two like fractions:
756/280 + 180/280 = 756 + 180/280 = 936/280 - 936/280 simplified gives 117/35
- So, 54/20 + 36/56 = 117/35
In mixed form: 312/35
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