Add 9/54 and 72/20, Solve 9/54 + 3 12/20 as a fraction

Add 9/54 and 72/20

1^st number: 9/54, 2^nd number: 3 12/20

9/54 + 72/20 is 113/30.

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,
9/54 = 9 × 10/54 × 10 = 90/540
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
72/20 = 72 × 27/20 × 27 = 1944/540
Add the two like fractions:
90/540 + 1944/540 = 90 + 1944/540 = 2034/540
2034/540 simplified gives 113/30
So, 9/54 + 72/20 = 113/30
In mixed form: 323/30

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