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Add 1/54 and 20/3

1st number: 1/54, 2nd number: 6 2/3

1/54 + 20/3 is 361/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 3 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    1/54 = 1 × 1/54 × 1 = 1/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
    20/3 = 20 × 18/3 × 18 = 360/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/54 + 360/54 = 1 + 360/54 = 361/54
  5. So, 1/54 + 20/3 = 361/54
    In mixed form: 637/54

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