Add 9/3 and 20/54
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 20/54
9/3 + 20/54 is 91/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
9/3 = 9 × 18/3 × 18 = 162/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
20/54 = 20 × 1/54 × 1 = 20/54 - Add the two like fractions:
162/54 + 20/54 = 162 + 20/54 = 182/54 - 182/54 simplified gives 91/27
- So, 9/3 + 20/54 = 91/27
In mixed form: 310/27
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