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Add 25/20 and 10/54

1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 10/54

25/20 + 10/54 is 155/108.

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,
    25/20 = 25 × 27/20 × 27 = 675/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
    10/54 = 10 × 10/54 × 10 = 100/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/540 + 100/540 = 675 + 100/540 = 775/540
  5. 775/540 simplified gives 155/108
  6. So, 25/20 + 10/54 = 155/108
    In mixed form: 147/108

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