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Add 6/5 and 20/54

1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 20/54

6/5 + 20/54 is 212/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    6/5 = 6 × 54/5 × 54 = 324/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    20/54 = 20 × 5/54 × 5 = 100/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/270 + 100/270 = 324 + 100/270 = 424/270
  5. 424/270 simplified gives 212/135
  6. So, 6/5 + 20/54 = 212/135
    In mixed form: 177/135

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