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Add 20/16 and 42/54

1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 42/54

20/16 + 42/54 is 73/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 54 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    20/16 = 20 × 27/16 × 27 = 540/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    42/54 = 42 × 8/54 × 8 = 336/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/432 + 336/432 = 540 + 336/432 = 876/432
  5. 876/432 simplified gives 73/36
  6. So, 20/16 + 42/54 = 73/36
    In mixed form: 21/36

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