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Add 20/84 and 50/81

20/84 + 50/81 is 485/567.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 81 is 2268
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
   20/84 = 20 × 27/84 × 27 = 540/2268
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
   50/81 = 50 × 28/81 × 28 = 1400/2268
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/2268 + 1400/2268 = 540 + 1400/2268 = 1940/2268
5. 1940/2268 simplified gives 485/567
6. So, 20/84 + 50/81 = 485/567

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