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Add 54/20 and 5/15

1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 5/15

54/20 + 5/15 is 91/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 15 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    54/20 = 54 × 3/20 × 3 = 162/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    5/15 = 5 × 4/15 × 4 = 20/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/60 + 20/60 = 162 + 20/60 = 182/60
  5. 182/60 simplified gives 91/30
  6. So, 54/20 + 5/15 = 91/30
    In mixed form: 31/30

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