Add 54/9 and 1/20
1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 1/20
54/9 + 1/20 is 121/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
54/9 = 54 × 20/9 × 20 = 1080/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
1/20 = 1 × 9/20 × 9 = 9/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/180 + 9/180 = 1080 + 9/180 = 1089/180 - 1089/180 simplified gives 121/20
- So, 54/9 + 1/20 = 121/20
In mixed form: 61/20
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