Add 54/6 and 3/20
1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 3/20
54/6 + 3/20 is 183/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
54/6 = 54 × 10/6 × 10 = 540/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
3/20 = 3 × 3/20 × 3 = 9/60 - Add the two like fractions:
540/60 + 9/60 = 540 + 9/60 = 549/60 - 549/60 simplified gives 183/20
- So, 54/6 + 3/20 = 183/20
In mixed form: 93/20
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