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Add 20/54 and 16/35

20/54 + 16/35 is 782/945.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    20/54 = 20 × 35/54 × 35 = 700/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    16/35 = 16 × 54/35 × 54 = 864/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/1890 + 864/1890 = 700 + 864/1890 = 1564/1890
  5. 1564/1890 simplified gives 782/945
  6. So, 20/54 + 16/35 = 782/945

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