Add 6/20 and 16/54
6/20 + 16/54 is 161/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 54 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
6/20 = 6 × 27/20 × 27 = 162/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
16/54 = 16 × 10/54 × 10 = 160/540 - Add the two like fractions:
162/540 + 160/540 = 162 + 160/540 = 322/540 - 322/540 simplified gives 161/270
- So, 6/20 + 16/54 = 161/270
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