Add 7/54 and 5/20
7/54 + 5/20 is 41/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 20 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
7/54 = 7 × 10/54 × 10 = 70/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
5/20 = 5 × 27/20 × 27 = 135/540 - Add the two like fractions:
70/540 + 135/540 = 70 + 135/540 = 205/540 - 205/540 simplified gives 41/108
- So, 7/54 + 5/20 = 41/108
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