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Add 20/27 and 20/54

20/27 + 20/54 is 10/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    20/27 = 20 × 2/27 × 2 = 40/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    20/54 = 20 × 1/54 × 1 = 20/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/54 + 20/54 = 40 + 20/54 = 60/54
  5. 60/54 simplified gives 10/9
  6. So, 20/27 + 20/54 = 10/9
    In mixed form: 11/9

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