Add 54/20 and 72/75
1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 72/75
54/20 + 72/75 is 183/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
54/20 = 54 × 15/20 × 15 = 810/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
72/75 = 72 × 4/75 × 4 = 288/300 - Add the two like fractions:
810/300 + 288/300 = 810 + 288/300 = 1098/300 - 1098/300 simplified gives 183/50
- So, 54/20 + 72/75 = 183/50
In mixed form: 333/50
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