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Add 3/20 and 48/54

3/20 + 48/54 is 187/180.

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,
    3/20 = 3 × 27/20 × 27 = 81/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
    48/54 = 48 × 10/54 × 10 = 480/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/540 + 480/540 = 81 + 480/540 = 561/540
  5. 561/540 simplified gives 187/180
  6. So, 3/20 + 48/54 = 187/180
    In mixed form: 17/180

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