Add 54/24 and 27/20
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 1 7/20
54/24 + 27/20 is 18/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
54/24 = 54 × 5/24 × 5 = 270/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
27/20 = 27 × 6/20 × 6 = 162/120 - Add the two like fractions:
270/120 + 162/120 = 270 + 162/120 = 432/120 - 432/120 simplified gives 18/5
- So, 54/24 + 27/20 = 18/5
In mixed form: 33/5
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