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Add 20/4 and 6/81

1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 6/81

20/4 + 6/81 is 137/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
    20/4 = 20 × 81/4 × 81 = 1620/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    6/81 = 6 × 4/81 × 4 = 24/324
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/324 + 24/324 = 1620 + 24/324 = 1644/324
  5. 1644/324 simplified gives 137/27
  6. So, 20/4 + 6/81 = 137/27
    In mixed form: 52/27

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