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Add 20/54 and 8/75

20/54 + 8/75 is 322/675.

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,
    8/75 = 8 × 18/75 × 18 = 144/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/1350 + 144/1350 = 500 + 144/1350 = 644/1350
  5. 644/1350 simplified gives 322/675
  6. So, 20/54 + 8/75 = 322/675

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