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Add 20/15 and 49/54

1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 49/54

20/15 + 49/54 is 121/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
    20/15 = 20 × 18/15 × 18 = 360/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    49/54 = 49 × 5/54 × 5 = 245/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/270 + 245/270 = 360 + 245/270 = 605/270
  5. 605/270 simplified gives 121/54
  6. So, 20/15 + 49/54 = 121/54
    In mixed form: 213/54

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