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Add 54/75 and 20/60

54/75 + 20/60 is 79/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 60 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    54/75 = 54 × 4/75 × 4 = 216/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    20/60 = 20 × 5/60 × 5 = 100/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/300 + 100/300 = 216 + 100/300 = 316/300
  5. 316/300 simplified gives 79/75
  6. So, 54/75 + 20/60 = 79/75
    In mixed form: 14/75

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