Add 54/56 and 18/20
54/56 + 18/20 is 261/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 20 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
54/56 = 54 × 5/56 × 5 = 270/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
18/20 = 18 × 14/20 × 14 = 252/280 - Add the two like fractions:
270/280 + 252/280 = 270 + 252/280 = 522/280 - 522/280 simplified gives 261/140
- So, 54/56 + 18/20 = 261/140
In mixed form: 1121/140
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