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Add 20/25 and 10/54

20/25 + 10/54 is 133/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
    20/25 = 20 × 54/25 × 54 = 1080/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    10/54 = 10 × 25/54 × 25 = 250/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/1350 + 250/1350 = 1080 + 250/1350 = 1330/1350
  5. 1330/1350 simplified gives 133/135
  6. So, 20/25 + 10/54 = 133/135

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