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Add 54/75 and 20/56

54/75 + 20/56 is 377/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
    54/75 = 54 × 56/75 × 56 = 3024/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
    20/56 = 20 × 75/56 × 75 = 1500/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3024/4200 + 1500/4200 = 3024 + 1500/4200 = 4524/4200
  5. 4524/4200 simplified gives 377/350
  6. So, 54/75 + 20/56 = 377/350
    In mixed form: 127/350

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