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Add 20/3 and 24/54

1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 24/54

20/3 + 24/54 is 64/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
    20/3 = 20 × 18/3 × 18 = 360/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    24/54 = 24 × 1/54 × 1 = 24/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/54 + 24/54 = 360 + 24/54 = 384/54
  5. 384/54 simplified gives 64/9
  6. So, 20/3 + 24/54 = 64/9
    In mixed form: 71/9

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