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Add 20/54 and 16/15

1st number: 20/54, 2nd number: 1 1/15

20/54 + 16/15 is 194/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 15 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    20/54 = 20 × 5/54 × 5 = 100/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
    16/15 = 16 × 18/15 × 18 = 288/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/270 + 288/270 = 100 + 288/270 = 388/270
  5. 388/270 simplified gives 194/135
  6. So, 20/54 + 16/15 = 194/135
    In mixed form: 159/135

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