Add 54/6 and 20/28, Solve 9 0/6 + 20/28 as a fraction

Add 54/6 and 20/28

1^st number: 9 0/6, 2^nd number: 20/28

54/6 + 20/28 is 68/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
54/6 = 54 × 14/6 × 14 = 756/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
20/28 = 20 × 3/28 × 3 = 60/84
Add the two like fractions:
756/84 + 60/84 = 756 + 60/84 = 816/84
816/84 simplified gives 68/7
So, 54/6 + 20/28 = 68/7
In mixed form: 95/7

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