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Add 20/75 and 24/81

20/75 + 24/81 is 76/135.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 81 is 2025
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 27 = 2025,
   20/75 = 20 × 27/75 × 27 = 540/2025
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
   24/81 = 24 × 25/81 × 25 = 600/2025
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/2025 + 600/2025 = 540 + 600/2025 = 1140/2025
5. 1140/2025 simplified gives 76/135
6. So, 20/75 + 24/81 = 76/135

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