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Add 24/54 and 14/20

24/54 + 14/20 is 103/90.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
    24/54 = 24 × 10/54 × 10 = 240/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    14/20 = 14 × 27/20 × 27 = 378/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/540 + 378/540 = 240 + 378/540 = 618/540
  5. 618/540 simplified gives 103/90
  6. So, 24/54 + 14/20 = 103/90
    In mixed form: 113/90

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