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Add 25/3 and 20/54

1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 20/54

25/3 + 20/54 is 235/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
    25/3 = 25 × 18/3 × 18 = 450/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    20/54 = 20 × 1/54 × 1 = 20/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/54 + 20/54 = 450 + 20/54 = 470/54
  5. 470/54 simplified gives 235/27
  6. So, 25/3 + 20/54 = 235/27
    In mixed form: 819/27

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