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Add 20/8 and 5/54

1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 5/54

20/8 + 5/54 is 70/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 54 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    20/8 = 20 × 27/8 × 27 = 540/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    5/54 = 5 × 4/54 × 4 = 20/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/216 + 20/216 = 540 + 20/216 = 560/216
  5. 560/216 simplified gives 70/27
  6. So, 20/8 + 5/54 = 70/27
    In mixed form: 216/27

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