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Add 20/54 and 16/75

20/54 + 16/75 is 394/675.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 75 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    20/54 = 20 × 25/54 × 25 = 500/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
    16/75 = 16 × 18/75 × 18 = 288/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/1350 + 288/1350 = 500 + 288/1350 = 788/1350
  5. 788/1350 simplified gives 394/675
  6. So, 20/54 + 16/75 = 394/675

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