Add 81/54 and 20/49
1st number: 1 27/54, 2nd number: 20/49
81/54 + 20/49 is 187/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
81/54 = 81 × 49/54 × 49 = 3969/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
20/49 = 20 × 54/49 × 54 = 1080/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
3969/2646 + 1080/2646 = 3969 + 1080/2646 = 5049/2646 - 5049/2646 simplified gives 187/98
- So, 81/54 + 20/49 = 187/98
In mixed form: 189/98
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