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Add 50/54 and 3/20

50/54 + 3/20 is 581/540.

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,
    50/54 = 50 × 10/54 × 10 = 500/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    3/20 = 3 × 27/20 × 27 = 81/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/540 + 81/540 = 500 + 81/540 = 581/540
  5. So, 50/54 + 3/20 = 581/540
    In mixed form: 141/540

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