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Add 54/9 and 40/20

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

54/9 + 40/20 is 8/1.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    54/9 = 54 × 20/9 × 20 = 1080/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    40/20 = 40 × 9/20 × 9 = 360/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/180 + 360/180 = 1080 + 360/180 = 1440/180
  5. 1440/180 simplified gives 8/1
  6. So, 54/9 + 40/20 = 8/1

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