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Add 54/27 and 6/20

1st number: 2 0/27, 2nd number: 6/20

54/27 + 6/20 is 23/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 20 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    54/27 = 54 × 20/27 × 20 = 1080/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    6/20 = 6 × 27/20 × 27 = 162/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/540 + 162/540 = 1080 + 162/540 = 1242/540
  5. 1242/540 simplified gives 23/10
  6. So, 54/27 + 6/20 = 23/10
    In mixed form: 23/10

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