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Add 20/25 and 30/54

20/25 + 30/54 is 61/45.

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,
    30/54 = 30 × 25/54 × 25 = 750/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/1350 + 750/1350 = 1080 + 750/1350 = 1830/1350
  5. 1830/1350 simplified gives 61/45
  6. So, 20/25 + 30/54 = 61/45
    In mixed form: 116/45

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