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Add 3/35 and 20/54

3/35 + 20/54 is 431/945.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    3/35 = 3 × 54/35 × 54 = 162/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    20/54 = 20 × 35/54 × 35 = 700/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/1890 + 700/1890 = 162 + 700/1890 = 862/1890
  5. 862/1890 simplified gives 431/945
  6. So, 3/35 + 20/54 = 431/945

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