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Add 24/20 and 20/54

1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 20/54

24/20 + 20/54 is 212/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 54 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    24/20 = 24 × 27/20 × 27 = 648/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
    20/54 = 20 × 10/54 × 10 = 200/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/540 + 200/540 = 648 + 200/540 = 848/540
  5. 848/540 simplified gives 212/135
  6. So, 24/20 + 20/54 = 212/135
    In mixed form: 177/135

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