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Add 54/20 and 90/48

1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 1 42/48

54/20 + 90/48 is 183/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
    54/20 = 54 × 12/20 × 12 = 648/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    90/48 = 90 × 5/48 × 5 = 450/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/240 + 450/240 = 648 + 450/240 = 1098/240
  5. 1098/240 simplified gives 183/40
  6. So, 54/20 + 90/48 = 183/40
    In mixed form: 423/40

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