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Add 20/6 and 42/54

1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 42/54

20/6 + 42/54 is 37/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    20/6 = 20 × 9/6 × 9 = 180/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    42/54 = 42 × 1/54 × 1 = 42/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/54 + 42/54 = 180 + 42/54 = 222/54
  5. 222/54 simplified gives 37/9
  6. So, 20/6 + 42/54 = 37/9
    In mixed form: 41/9

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