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Add 20/81 and 4/54

20/81 + 4/54 is 26/81.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 54 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   20/81 = 20 × 2/81 × 2 = 40/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
   4/54 = 4 × 3/54 × 3 = 12/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/162 + 12/162 = 40 + 12/162 = 52/162
5. 52/162 simplified gives 26/81
6. So, 20/81 + 4/54 = 26/81

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