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Add 54/27 and 20/25

1st number: 2 0/27, 2nd number: 20/25

54/27 + 20/25 is 14/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 25 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    54/27 = 54 × 25/27 × 25 = 1350/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    20/25 = 20 × 27/25 × 27 = 540/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/675 + 540/675 = 1350 + 540/675 = 1890/675
  5. 1890/675 simplified gives 14/5
  6. So, 54/27 + 20/25 = 14/5
    In mixed form: 24/5

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