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Add 64/20 and 4/54

1st number: 3 4/20, 2nd number: 4/54

64/20 + 4/54 is 442/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 54 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    64/20 = 64 × 27/20 × 27 = 1728/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
    4/54 = 4 × 10/54 × 10 = 40/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1728/540 + 40/540 = 1728 + 40/540 = 1768/540
  5. 1768/540 simplified gives 442/135
  6. So, 64/20 + 4/54 = 442/135
    In mixed form: 337/135

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