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Add 20/24 and 45/54

20/24 + 45/54 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 54 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    20/24 = 20 × 9/24 × 9 = 180/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    45/54 = 45 × 4/54 × 4 = 180/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/216 + 180/216 = 180 + 180/216 = 360/216
  5. 360/216 simplified gives 5/3
  6. So, 20/24 + 45/54 = 5/3
    In mixed form: 12/3

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