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Add 4/54 and 9/20

4/54 + 9/20 is 283/540.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 20 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
    4/54 = 4 × 10/54 × 10 = 40/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    9/20 = 9 × 27/20 × 27 = 243/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/540 + 243/540 = 40 + 243/540 = 283/540
  5. So, 4/54 + 9/20 = 283/540

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