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Add 3/54 and 20/50

3/54 + 20/50 is 41/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    3/54 = 3 × 25/54 × 25 = 75/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    20/50 = 20 × 27/50 × 27 = 540/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/1350 + 540/1350 = 75 + 540/1350 = 615/1350
  5. 615/1350 simplified gives 41/90
  6. So, 3/54 + 20/50 = 41/90

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