Add 54/81 and 20/56
54/81 + 20/56 is 43/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 56 is 4536
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
54/81 = 54 × 56/81 × 56 = 3024/4536 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
20/56 = 20 × 81/56 × 81 = 1620/4536 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/4536 + 1620/4536 = 3024 + 1620/4536 = 4644/4536 - 4644/4536 simplified gives 43/42
- So, 54/81 + 20/56 = 43/42
In mixed form: 11/42
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