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Add 48/54 and 10/20

48/54 + 10/20 is 25/18.

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,
    48/54 = 48 × 10/54 × 10 = 480/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    10/20 = 10 × 27/20 × 27 = 270/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/540 + 270/540 = 480 + 270/540 = 750/540
  5. 750/540 simplified gives 25/18
  6. So, 48/54 + 10/20 = 25/18
    In mixed form: 17/18

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