Add 7/20 and 3/54
7/20 + 3/54 is 73/180.
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,
7/20 = 7 × 27/20 × 27 = 189/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
3/54 = 3 × 10/54 × 10 = 30/540 - Add the two like fractions:
189/540 + 30/540 = 189 + 30/540 = 219/540 - 219/540 simplified gives 73/180
- So, 7/20 + 3/54 = 73/180
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