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Add 20/12 and 4/54

1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 4/54

20/12 + 4/54 is 47/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    20/12 = 20 × 9/12 × 9 = 180/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    4/54 = 4 × 2/54 × 2 = 8/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/108 + 8/108 = 180 + 8/108 = 188/108
  5. 188/108 simplified gives 47/27
  6. So, 20/12 + 4/54 = 47/27
    In mixed form: 120/27

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