Add 54/8 and 7/20
1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 7/20
54/8 + 7/20 is 71/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 20 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
54/8 = 54 × 5/8 × 5 = 270/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
7/20 = 7 × 2/20 × 2 = 14/40 - Add the two like fractions:
270/40 + 14/40 = 270 + 14/40 = 284/40 - 284/40 simplified gives 71/10
- So, 54/8 + 7/20 = 71/10
In mixed form: 71/10
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