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Add 20/35 and 6/54

20/35 + 6/54 is 43/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    20/35 = 20 × 54/35 × 54 = 1080/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    6/54 = 6 × 35/54 × 35 = 210/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/1890 + 210/1890 = 1080 + 210/1890 = 1290/1890
  5. 1290/1890 simplified gives 43/63
  6. So, 20/35 + 6/54 = 43/63

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