Add 20/4 and 3/81, Solve 5 0/4 + 3/81 as a fraction

Add 20/4 and 3/81

1^st number: 5 0/4, 2^nd number: 3/81

20/4 + 3/81 is 136/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 81 is 324

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
20/4 = 20 × 81/4 × 81 = 1620/324
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
3/81 = 3 × 4/81 × 4 = 12/324
Add the two like fractions:
1620/324 + 12/324 = 1620 + 12/324 = 1632/324
1632/324 simplified gives 136/27
So, 20/4 + 3/81 = 136/27
In mixed form: 51/27

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