Add 54/20 and 8/7
1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 1 1/7
54/20 + 8/7 is 269/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
54/20 = 54 × 7/20 × 7 = 378/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
8/7 = 8 × 20/7 × 20 = 160/140 - Add the two like fractions:
378/140 + 160/140 = 378 + 160/140 = 538/140 - 538/140 simplified gives 269/70
- So, 54/20 + 8/7 = 269/70
In mixed form: 359/70
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