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Add 20/50 and 2/54

20/50 + 2/54 is 59/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    20/50 = 20 × 27/50 × 27 = 540/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    2/54 = 2 × 25/54 × 25 = 50/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/1350 + 50/1350 = 540 + 50/1350 = 590/1350
  5. 590/1350 simplified gives 59/135
  6. So, 20/50 + 2/54 = 59/135

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