Add 54/81 and 14/20
54/81 + 14/20 is 41/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 20 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
54/81 = 54 × 20/81 × 20 = 1080/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
14/20 = 14 × 81/20 × 81 = 1134/1620 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/1620 + 1134/1620 = 1080 + 1134/1620 = 2214/1620 - 2214/1620 simplified gives 41/30
- So, 54/81 + 14/20 = 41/30
In mixed form: 111/30
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