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Add 54/6 and 49/20

1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 2 9/20

54/6 + 49/20 is 229/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    54/6 = 54 × 10/6 × 10 = 540/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    49/20 = 49 × 3/20 × 3 = 147/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/60 + 147/60 = 540 + 147/60 = 687/60
  5. 687/60 simplified gives 229/20
  6. So, 54/6 + 49/20 = 229/20
    In mixed form: 119/20

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