Add 54/27 and 20/45
1st number: 2 0/27, 2nd number: 20/45
54/27 + 20/45 is 22/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 45 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
54/27 = 54 × 5/27 × 5 = 270/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
20/45 = 20 × 3/45 × 3 = 60/135 - Add the two like fractions:
270/135 + 60/135 = 270 + 60/135 = 330/135 - 330/135 simplified gives 22/9
- So, 54/27 + 20/45 = 22/9
In mixed form: 24/9
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