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Add 1/20 and 12/54

1/20 + 12/54 is 49/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    1/20 = 1 × 27/20 × 27 = 27/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
    12/54 = 12 × 10/54 × 10 = 120/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/540 + 120/540 = 27 + 120/540 = 147/540
  5. 147/540 simplified gives 49/180
  6. So, 1/20 + 12/54 = 49/180

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